Terminal crashes when vim split over ssh #2839

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opened 2026-01-30 23:06:45 +00:00 by claunia · 2 comments
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Originally created by @TapeWerm on GitHub (Jul 18, 2019).

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Windows build number: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.18362.263]
Windows Terminal version (if applicable): 0.2.1831.0

Any other software?
Ubuntu Server 18.04.2 (host ssh'd to, probably doesn't matter)

Steps to reproduce

SSH to a server running Ubuntu 18.04.2. Edit something with vim and split view. Hopefully you know how to escape hotel vim and how to use it. This guide may help. It crashes for me, repeatedly.

EDIT: I tried this ssh'ing to a RHEL5 host, it did not repeat. Then when I tried it a 3rd time on the Ubuntu 18.04.2 host it did not crash. Sorry, this may be harder to reproduce than I thought. Specifically, I also used vs, vertical split. That may be important.

Expected behavior

Not crashing when I split view in vim over SSH, actually being able to edit 2 files side-by-side just like I can on my local host.

Actual behavior

Crashes. This does not happen on the local host, just over SSH to another.

Originally created by @TapeWerm on GitHub (Jul 18, 2019). # Environment ```none Windows build number: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.18362.263] Windows Terminal version (if applicable): 0.2.1831.0 Any other software? Ubuntu Server 18.04.2 (host ssh'd to, probably doesn't matter) ``` # Steps to reproduce SSH to a server running Ubuntu 18.04.2. Edit something with vim and split view. Hopefully you know how to escape hotel vim and how to use it. [This guide](https://vim.rtorr.com/) may help. It crashes for me, repeatedly. EDIT: I tried this ssh'ing to a RHEL5 host, it did not repeat. Then when I tried it a 3rd time on the Ubuntu 18.04.2 host it did not crash. Sorry, this may be harder to reproduce than I thought. Specifically, I also used vs, vertical split. That may be important. # Expected behavior <!-- A description of what you're expecting, possibly containing screenshots or reference material. --> Not crashing when I split view in vim over SSH, actually being able to edit 2 files side-by-side just like I can on my local host. # Actual behavior <!-- What's actually happening? --> Crashes. This does not happen on the local host, just over SSH to another.
claunia added the Needs-TriageResolution-Duplicate labels 2026-01-30 23:06:45 +00:00
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@TapeWerm commented on GitHub (Jul 18, 2019):

It's actually just me pressing Ctrl-W twice as that switches windows in vim. That is also the default close tab shortcut in Terminal. Is it okay to change the subject? This is definitely a questionable default.

@TapeWerm commented on GitHub (Jul 18, 2019): It's actually just me pressing Ctrl-W twice as that switches windows in vim. That is also the default close tab shortcut in Terminal. Is it okay to change the subject? This is definitely a questionable default.
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@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Jul 18, 2019):

In that case, I've got good news!

#1417, #2014

@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Jul 18, 2019): In that case, I've got good news! #1417, #2014
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Reference: starred/terminal#2839