Add option to use windows keymap on MacOS

• VSCode Version: 1.12.2
• OS Version: macOS Sierra

We can write keybindings in package.json (Extension Manifest File).

"keybindings": [
    {
        "win": "ctrl+y",
        "mac": "cmd+backspace",
        "linux": "ctrl+y",
        "command": "editor.action.deleteLines",
        "when": "editorTextFocus && !editorReadonly"
    }
]

I got a request from some developers that they are using macOS but they want to use Windows keybindings. See Add option to use windows keymap on MacOS.

So, I’d like to switch mac and win in settings.json or something. Can I do this?

[FredHappyface]

I’ve created a few extensions that should help with this. Though it would certainly be preferable to have this functionality out of the box

ext install fredhappyface.windowskeybindings

ext install fredhappyface.linuxkeybindings

Note that some keybindings may interfere with other extensions. In that case drop an issue and I’ll try and fix asap

[philpowers]

Lack of this functionality basically makes VSCode a non-starter for me on the Mac… My Mac sits right next to my PC, and if I have to memorize two sets of key bindings, I might as well stay in Xcode all the time (which makes me sad).