VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Failed to handle key `<Esc>`: Promise.allSettled is not a function

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Description

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Go to a line that has some code (PowerShell in this case)
  2. Press 'i' to insert
  3. Press ESC
  4. Press ESC
  5. See error in bottom right of Visual Code

VSCodeVim version: 1.22.2

Stack trace
TypeError: Failed to handle key `<Esc>`: Promise.allSettled is not a function
    at c:\Users\xxxx\.vscode\extensions\vscodevim.vim-1.22.2\extensionBase.ts:485:53

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Research direction

Start at extensionBase.ts:485, where the stack trace reports Promise.allSettled failing while handling the Esc key. Reproduce the insert-then-Esc sequence in VS Code and inspect the surrounding key-handling path. Done means the sequence no longer reports this TypeError.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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