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Match count in status bar for find

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Description

Description

When using the find action (or the replace command), show a count of matches in the status bar, i.e. [3/22]. This way you know what you're getting into when you're searching a file for something.
Similar to vim's shortmess-=S

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Research direction

Read the find action, replace command, and status-bar update path first. Trace how the current match position is known, then verify that searching a file displays counts in the requested [3/22] format and that the behavior applies to both find and replace.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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