apple / apple/swift-argument-parser

Include hidden args in completion scripts

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Description

`.hidden` arguments are public, just deprioritized, so they should be included in completion scripts. `.private` arguments, on the other hand, should stay excluded.

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Research direction

Start by tracing how completion scripts select public, hidden, and private arguments. Verify the existing completion-generation tests or add coverage for the distinction described in the issue. Done means `.hidden` arguments appear in completion scripts while `.private` arguments remain excluded.

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Assessment

Tech stack
swift
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
68/100

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