github / github/copilot-cli

left/right arrow keyboard buffer

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Description

### Describe the feature or problem you'd like to solve

When moving the cursor in a prompt or on the `other` part of a multiple choice, the cursor doesn't stop when the finger is raised from the left/right key but the keeps going until the keyboard buffer is completely flushed.

### Proposed solution

stop the editor cursor movement (ignore the rest of the buffer) when the user raises his finger from the key

### Example prompts or workflows

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### Additional context

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Research direction

Start by locating the prompt editor and the multiple-choice “other” input handling, then trace how left/right key events are buffered. Done means cursor movement stops when the key is released and any remaining buffered movement is ignored; verify this in both workflows described.

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Assessment

Tech stack
shell
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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