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using `*args` with `@call_parse`

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Description

I am trying to the use the `call_parse` decorator with `*args` and I can't seem to figure how to make it work. Here is the function definition,
```python
@call_parse
def timesheet(*args):
pass
```
When I call the function in the nb, there's no problem,
```
timesheet(2, 'OH', 3, 'CSDP', 3, 'OR')
```
however, while calling the functions from the terminal becomes a problem
```
(base) devengqc@17-CN0065CL-1:~/git/projects/personal$ timesheet --args "2, 'OH', 3, 'CSDP', 3, 'OR'"
usage: timesheet [-h] args
timesheet: error: argument args: invalid _empty value: "2, 'OH', 3, 'CSDP', 3, 'OR'"
```
I've tried other combinations as well in the terminal and they don't seem to work. Is there a way around this? Or am I doing something wrong?

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Research direction

Start with the @call_parse entry point and reproduce the terminal invocation shown in the issue, comparing it with the notebook call to timesheet. Trace how *args is parsed and identify whether the behavior is supported; done means the supported invocation or a clear limitation and workaround are established.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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