VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

VScode vim remapping error

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Description

Currently Vim in VSCode does not support inoremap command
image

It gives this pop up to add this feature by creating a pull request.

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It would be highly appreciative if you make this able to do this.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported inoremap <A-i> <Esc> behavior in VS Code with the VSCodeVim extension and inspect how insert-mode remappings and key notation are handled. Done means the mapping is accepted and pressing Alt-i exits insert mode without the reported popup.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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