In the recent update, Obsidian has updated its codemirror-vim dependency.
However, it looks like someone at Obsidian has modified the code and introduced a bug, breaking a certain functionality of codemirror-vim.
In particular, when I open /lib/codemirror/vim.js in the inspect window, line 1133 reads:
return { keymap: keymap, string: langmapString, remapCtrl: remapCtrl };
The remapCtrl: remapCtrl part is incorrect. At the same time, it’s not found on the codemirror-vim GitHub repository, nor on any released version on the npm registry. I know that for a fact, because it’s part of my own tested code and I checked on all the mentioned places just to make sure.
To me, it looks like an attempt to satisfy a typescript warning.
This addition, however, completely disables langmaps from being used. Since remapCtrl is actually not defined in the scope of that function, any attempts to set a new langmap fail.
This line should instead be:
return { keymap: keymap, string: langmapString };
If my suspicion about typescript is correct, I would recommend adding a @ts-ignore directive or hard-coding remapCtrl: false. The reason why remapCtrl not being returned here is not a problem, is because it is set elsewhere in the code.
Steps to reproduce
- Enable Vim mode in Obsidian settings
- Press
:to write a command - Write
langmap=aa - Click the enter key to execute the command
Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? [Y/N]
Yes
Expected result
The command is executed with no output and a dummy langmap is applied that remaps a to a (so nothing visibly changes).
Actual result
Error message:
vim.js:1133 Uncaught ReferenceError: remapCtrl is not defined
Environment
SYSTEM INFO:
Obsidian version: v1.7.4
Installer version: v1.4.14
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 10.0.19045
Login status: not logged in
Language: en
Insider build toggle: off
Live preview: on
Base theme: adapt to system
Community theme: none
Snippets enabled: 0
Restricted mode: on
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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