Vim plugin does not repeat the previous paste operation when using the dot command (.)
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Description
Describe the bug
The Vim plugin in VSCode does not repeat the previous paste operation when using the dot command (.) after entering insert mode and pasting copied text.
To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
- Copy a piece of text.
- Press i to enter insert mode.
- Press Command + V to paste the previously copied text.
- Press Esc to return to normal mode.
- Press . to repeat the previous operation (pasting).
Expected behavior
The Vim plugin in VSCode should repeat the paste operation when pressing . after entering insert mode and pasting copied text.
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Environment (please complete the following information):
- Extension (VsCodeVim) version: v1.25.2
- VSCode version: 1.79.2
- OS: macos 13.4.1
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Research direction
Reproduce the issue in the VSCode Vim extension using the listed insert-mode paste and dot-command steps on the reported macOS and VSCode versions. Trace how the Vim plugin records insert-mode paste operations; done means pressing . after Esc repeats the paste operation.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- typescript, vscode
- Domain
- devtools
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Clearly specified
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100