VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Bang command wrong cwd

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Description

Describe the bug
:.!pwd prints the /home/user directory to the current line on linux(Similar behavior on Windows).
Shouldn't it use the VSCode ${workspaceFolder} variable as cwd instead?
Simple commands like :!git push won't work for that reason.

To Reproduce
type :.!pwd

Expected behavior
/path/to/workspace/folder inserted

Environment (please complete the following information):

  • Extension (VsCodeVim) version: 1.26.1
  • VSCode version: 1.83.1
  • OS: Linux Mint 5.8.4

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Research direction

Start by reproducing :.!pwd in VSCodeVim on Linux and compare the reported directory with the VS Code ${workspaceFolder} value. Find the bang-command entry point and verify that commands such as :!git push run from the workspace folder, then confirm the expected path is inserted for the reported environment.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
cli, developer-experience
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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