VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Editor changed from NORMAL mode to VISUAL mode after type any chars in quickOpen

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Description

Describe the bug

I previous vscode version like 1.88 vim mode nerver changed when type in quickOpen. But int recent vscode releases like 1.100 type anything after you typed % in quickOpen, vim turn to mode VISUAL.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. ctrl+shift+p in windows
  2. remove > type %
  3. then type any text
  4. if the search text was matched vim mode changed to VISUAL

Expected behavior
vscode quickOpen nerver change the vim mode.

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue in VS Code's quickOpen by opening the command palette, replacing the prompt with %, and typing text that matches a result. Trace the quickOpen input handling and Vim mode transitions, then verify that matching text leaves Vim in NORMAL mode.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
tooling
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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