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getchar() can not detect cmd-v on MacOS

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with the linked Vim issue and investigate MacVim's getchar() handling for the macOS Cmd-V shortcut. Done means getchar() detects Cmd-V reliably on macOS; the payload does not name a source file or test to run.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, vim
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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