Allow execution of shell commands [Edit: without the need for a `!` prefix]
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- Python
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Description
In my use of the aws-cli/SAWS I find I'm frequently interacting with basic shell commands. aws-shell does not allow me to do this, which seems to force me to pop in/out of aws-shell.
This is supported on SAWS:

See: https://github.com/donnemartin/saws/issues/8
Contributor guide
Research direction
Start with the SAWS issue reference and screenshot to confirm the intended shell-command behavior. Locate aws-shell’s command handling, then verify that ordinary shell commands execute without leaving the shell; add relevant coverage if the project provides it.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- cli
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100