VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Support setting lazyredraw

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area/macro kind/enhancement
Dominant language
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Vim macros are rather slow when run against a lot of lines.

Describe the solution you'd like
I would like to be able to specify :set lazyredraw which would drastically improve speed.

Describe alternatives you've considered
None so far.

Additional context
None.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by tracing how VSCodeVim parses :set options and runs macros, then determine the expected lazyredraw behavior and add tests showing that the command is accepted and improves redraw handling during macros.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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