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`ctrl+i` or `command+i` for Copilot Chat

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
EDIT: QUICK HACK (put this in your settings.json):

  "vim.visualModeKeyBindingsNonRecursive": [
    {
      "before": ["<C-i>"],
      "commands": ["interactiveEditor.start"]
    }
  ],
  "vim.normalModeKeyBindingsNonRecursive": [
    {
      "before": ["<C-i>"],
      "commands": ["interactiveEditor.start"]
    }
  ],

The default key to open Copilot Chat window (in-editor) is ctrl+i, when the extension is active, it doesn't work.

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Describe the solution you'd like
ctrl+i on normal or visual mode to open the same panel.

Describe alternatives you've considered
Quick hack would be mapping ctrl+i on settings.json, unsure what the "open chat panel" command is exactly.

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Research direction

Start with the settings.json workaround and the interactiveEditor.start command named in the issue, then trace how VS CodeVim handles Ctrl+I in normal and visual modes. Done means Ctrl+I or Command+I opens the same Copilot Chat panel in both modes without requiring a user keybinding.

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Assessment

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

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