VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

Cant input Chinese in command line

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Description

Describe the bug
In the command line mode, when inputting Chinese characters, it will insert the characters into the editor.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Press :
  2. Input s/
  3. Switch Chinese ime
  4. Input Chinese
  5. The Chinese text has been inserted into the editor, but it is not displayed in the command line.

Expected behavior
Chinese inserted to command line

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Environment (please complete the following information):

  • Extension (VsCodeVim) version: 1.32.4
  • VSCode version: 1.114.0
  • OS: Ubuntu 25.10
  • NeoVim: 0.12.0

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Research direction

No file or test is named. Start by reproducing the issue in VSCodeVim command-line mode with the reported VSCode, Ubuntu, and NeoVim versions, then trace command-line input and IME handling; done means Chinese input appears in the command line instead of the editor.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript, vscode
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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