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Mouse Events Support for Win32 console applications

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Description

"OpenSSH for Windows" version
8.6.0.0

Server OperatingSystem
OS Name Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Version 10.0.22000 Build 22000

Client OperatingSystem
OS Name Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Version 10.0.22000 Build 22000

What is failing
Mouse events in native Win32 console applications
(far manager, micro, e.t.c)

Expected output
Mouse events send over ssh to the Win32 console application

Actual output
No mouse events pass-through

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the Win32 console input handling and SSH forwarding paths, then reproduce the behavior with a native console application such as Far Manager or micro. Done means mouse events pass through SSH and are received by the Win32 console application.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
cli, networking, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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