macvim-dev / macvim-dev/macvim

option (alt) not works in :terminal

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Description

Reproduce

:terminal
echo hello<CR>
<M-.>

not show 'hello'

but it works when macvim run in Terminal

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue with the :terminal command and the <M-.> input shown in the report, comparing MacVim with MacVim running in Terminal. Trace the terminal input handling to determine why the alternate-key sequence does not display “hello”; done means the reported sequence works in :terminal.

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Assessment

Tech stack
vim
Domain
cli, desktop-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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