VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

search in explorer and then use j/k/h/k/n/N to move

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
setting workbench.list.keyboardNavigation=highlight
After using / to search in file explore, I can only use arrow keys to move cursor which is awkward for a vim user.

Describe the solution you'd like
using / to search in file explore and press enter to confirm the highlighted matching text, after that I can use n/N/j/k/h/l to move like normal vim.

Describe alternatives you've considered
Other ways I can jump to each matches conviniencely.

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Research direction

Start by locating the file-explorer search handling and the keyboard-navigation mappings for workbench.list.keyboardNavigation=highlight. Reproduce the search flow, confirm the highlighted match with Enter, and verify that n/N/j/k/h/l then move through the explorer as described.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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