mathworks / mathworks/MATLAB-extension-for-vscode
Provide shortcut to clear the MATLAB terminal
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enhancement
- Dominant language
- TypeScript
- Stars
- 435
- Forks
- 40
- PR merge metrics
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Description
A request has been made for the following feature: Add a keyboard shortcut which clears the MATLAB terminal.
In MATLAB, there is a customizable shortcut (bound to Ctrl+L on Linux) which clears the MATLAB Command Window. This would be a nice addition to the MATLAB extension for VS Code!
Contributor guide
First steps
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
No file or test is named in the issue. Start by locating the extension's command and keyboard-shortcut registrations, then trace how it communicates with the MATLAB Command Window. Done means a configurable shortcut, including Ctrl+L on Linux, clears the MATLAB terminal in VS Code.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- matlab, typescript, vscode
- Domain
- developer-experience, tooling
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 58/100