aws / aws/amazon-q-developer-cli
bug: Multiple issues with Amazon Q CLI: fs_write errors and inefficient file search operations
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Description
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### Operating system
Linux (Ubuntu/Debian-based distribution)
### Expected behaviour
Describe the bug
I'm encountering two issues when using Amazon Q CLI:
Frequent errors when trying to use the fs_write tool:
Amazon Q is having trouble responding right now:
0: failed to print tool, fs_write: No such file or directory (os error 2)
Location:
crates/chat-cli/src/cli/chat/mod.rs:1012
Inefficient file search: Amazon Q uses file enumeration instead of system search commands, which significantly slows down
operations.
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Expected Behavior
The fs_write tool should work reliably without "No such file or directory" errors
When searching for files, Amazon Q should use system commands (find, grep, locate, etc.) for fast searching rather than
sequential file enumeration.
### Actual behaviour
Current Behavior
When trying to modify files, fs_write errors frequently occur, forcing me to use a workaround: creating a new file and renaming
it instead of direct editing.
When searching for files, Amazon Q "thinks" for a long time, going through files one by one instead of using system search
commands. When explicitly asked to use OS commands for searching, it starts using them and finds the necessary files almost
instantly.
### Steps to reproduce
Reproduction Steps
For fs_write error:
• Ask Amazon Q to modify the contents of an existing file
• Observe the "No such file or directory" error
• Suggest a workaround (create a new file and rename it)
For search issue:
• Ask to find a file in the system without specifying to use OS commands
• Observe long waiting time
• Ask to use find/grep/locate
• Observe instant results
Possible Solution
Fix path handling in the fs_write tool for correct operation with the file system
Optimize file search algorithms, using system search commands (find, grep, locate) by default instead of sequential enumeration
Additional Information/Context
These issues significantly reduce the efficiency of working with Amazon Q CLI. Workarounds exist, but they shouldn't be necessary
for basic functionality.
CLI version used
Amazon Q CLI (latest version)
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