getappmap / getappmap/appmap-js

Asking the user for their language in `@help` mode causes the subsequent response to be in `@explain` by default

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TypeScript
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Description

USER: @help
NAVIE: What programming language and frameworks do you want help with? Many projects contain more than one language and framework, so I want to be sure that I am helping you with the right information.
USER: Dart

If the user responds with a language, no @help mode identifier, they will be in explain mode. No documentation will be included in the context and as a result a hallucination is highly likely.

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue using the @help and Dart exchange shown in the report, then trace how the follow-up response selects its mode and context. Done means a language-only reply remains in @help mode and includes documentation context rather than defaulting to @explain.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
ai
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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