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[FEATURE] Chat input placeholder shows a predicted "next reply" suggestion

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Description

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  • This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement

The chat input box's placeholder text is not a static hint — it dynamically shows what looks like a predicted next message from me, based on the conversation so far. This is distracting and stressful during long, iterative sessions.

Request: please add a way to turn off this predictive/suggested-reply placeholder, or make the placeholder always static.

Proposed Solution

Either:

  • Add a setting to disable the predictive placeholder text and always show a static placeholder instead, or
  • Make the placeholder never change based on conversation content.
Alternative Solutions

No response

Priority

Medium - Would be very helpful

Feature Category

Interactive mode (TUI)

Use Case Example

Example scenario:

  1. I'm in a long back-and-forth session (e.g. iterating on small tweaks)
  2. The input box is empty and I'm about to type my next message
  3. The placeholder shows a guessed version of what I'm about to say
  4. This is distracting, so I'd rather see a plain static placeholder
Additional Context

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

The issue does not name a file, test, or entry point. Start by locating the interactive-mode TUI chat input and the code that generates its predictive placeholder, then check how settings are defined and tested. Done means users can disable the prediction or consistently receive a static placeholder.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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