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Feature request: Native tabs

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Description

Is it possible to support native tabs as shown here
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206998

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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 by reviewing the Apple native tabs reference linked in the issue and comparing its behavior with MacVim's existing tab and window behavior. No source files, entry points, or tests are named, so first identify the relevant MacVim UI code and testing approach. Done means native tabs are supported with behavior matching the requested reference.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, vim
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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