asweigart / asweigart/pyinputplus

termios.error using pyinputplus.inputPassword in Mu

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Description

When running the script
![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/26385550/96995703-993a9700-14fc-11eb-9081-4d6cee6d340b.png)

using Mu-editor the input function errors with a termios.error: (25, 'Inappropriate ioctl for device')
When running from IDLE it inputs password in cleartext and hangs the shell with no error messages.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported password-input script in Mu-editor and IDLE, focusing on the termios.error, cleartext input, and shell hang. Done means the behavior is understood and password input no longer errors, exposes cleartext, or hangs in the reported environments.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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