feat: zsh: vicmd counterparts for custom line expansions

[bezhermoso]

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[claude]

Pull Request Review: Vi Command Mode Expansions

Summary

This PR adds vi command mode counterparts for all existing custom line expansions. The implementation mirrors the emacs mode bindings using x as a mnemonic prefix (matching ^X in emacs mode).

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✅ Code Quality & Best Practices

Excellent work overall! The implementation demonstrates:

1. Consistency: Each emacs mode binding now has a corresponding vi mode binding
2. Clear documentation: The inline comments explain the rationale ("x" prefix is a mnemonic for "expansion")
3. Proper organization: Vi mode bindings are grouped logically with their emacs counterparts
4. Correct syntax: All bindings use appropriate zsh syntax

📋 Detailed Feedback

Strengths

1. Smart keymap selection: Using -M vicmd correctly targets vi command mode only
2. Appropriate mode transitions: Simple insertions correctly use the i prefix (e.g., 'igit add ') to enter insert mode before text insertion
3. ZLE widget reuse: Correctly reuses existing widgets like _hotkey_git_commit, _hotkey_docker_exec, etc. instead of duplicating logic
4. Comprehensive coverage: All command categories are covered:
   • Git shortcuts (lines 64-73)
   • Docker shortcuts (lines 82-85)
   • Common commands (lines 92-93)
   • Date insertion (lines 100-101)
   • Search patterns (lines 112-114)

Observations & Minor Considerations

1. xdp binding (line 84): Uses 'idocker ps' without ^M, meaning it doesn't auto-execute (unlike the emacs version on line 77). This is intentional based on the pattern, but worth noting:

   • Emacs: bindkey -s '^Xdp' 'docker ps' (no auto-execute)
   • Vi: bindkey -M vicmd -s 'xdp' 'idocker ps' (no auto-execute)

   ✅ This is correct - consistency is maintained.

2. Auto-execution commands: Both xgs (git status) and xgl (git log) correctly include ^M for auto-execution, matching emacs mode behavior.

3. Cursor placement widgets: Date insertion (xdd) and search patterns (xfg, xrg) correctly bind to the existing ZLE widgets, which will work seamlessly in vi mode since they manipulate LBUFFER/RBUFFER directly.

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🐛 Potential Issues

None identified. The code appears functionally correct.

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⚡ Performance Considerations

No concerns. Key bindings have negligible performance impact. The implementation efficiently reuses existing widgets rather than creating duplicates.

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🔒 Security Concerns

None. This is a personal dotfiles configuration with no security implications. All commands are:

• User-initiated via explicit key combinations
• Non-privileged operations
• Shell expansion safe (no injection vectors)

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🧪 Test Coverage

Manual testing recommended:

Since this is a shell configuration, automated testing is not typical. Consider manually verifying:

1. Basic functionality: Test each binding in vi command mode

   # In your shell, enter vi command mode (ESC)
   # Then try: xga (should insert "git add " and enter insert mode)

2. Edge cases to verify:

   • Widget bindings work correctly: xgc, xde, xdd, xfg, xrg
   • Auto-execution works: xgs, xgl
   • Insert mode prefix works: xga, xgp, xgP, xgd, xdc, xdp, xmk

3. No conflicts: Ensure these bindings don't conflict with existing vi mode commands

   • x in vi mode normally deletes a character, but since these are multi-key sequences (xga, xgc, etc.), they shouldn't conflict
   • The prefix design is smart here!

Testing checklist (optional, for your use):

• xgc opens git commit with cursor between quotes
• xga enters insert mode and adds "git add "
• xgs executes git status immediately
• xde inserts docker exec with cursor positioned correctly
• xdd inserts current date
• xfg and xrg insert search commands with cursor placement

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🎯 Overall Assessment

Approved! 🚀

This is a clean, well-implemented enhancement that brings feature parity between emacs and vi modes. The code:

• Follows existing patterns consistently
• Includes helpful documentation
• Reuses existing widgets appropriately
• Uses correct zsh syntax and conventions

The mnemonic x prefix is a clever design choice that mirrors the emacs ^X prefix while avoiding conflicts with standard vi commands.

Recommendation: ✅ Merge when ready

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💡 Optional Future Enhancements

(Not required for this PR, just ideas for future consideration):

1. Consider adding vi mode bindings for the commented-out shortcuts (Kubernetes, Python/venv, npm/yarn, systemctl) if you enable those in the future
2. You might add a brief note at the top of the file mentioning that both emacs and vi modes are supported

Great work! 🎉