feature request: Support for Mode-Specific Keymaps in Oil Buffer

[mroavi]

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Describe the feature

I would like the ability to specify the mode for a keymap in the Oil buffer. For example, I want to map the action.close function to the <Esc> key, but I only want this mapping to be active when in Normal mode. This means that if there is a visual selection active, pressing <Esc> should not close the Oil buffer. Instead, it should exit Visual mode and return to Normal mode, keeping the Oil buffer open.

I couldn't find information in the current documentation on how to accomplish mode-specific keymapping in the Oil buffer. If this is already possible, please do let me know.

[stevearc]

I've added the ability to specify a mode. In your case, this is what you will want:

require("oil").setup({
  keymaps = {
    ["<Esc>"] = { callback = "actions.close", mode = "n" },
  },
})