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Initial prompt by --interactive has been dropped after CLI started

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Description

Describe the bug

Initial prompt has been dropped after CLI started.
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Affected version

1.0.83

Steps to reproduce the behavior

run with copilot -i "Hello copilot cli"

Expected behavior

Once the CLI starts up, the “Hello copilot cli” prompt will appear.

Additional context
  • OS

Edition Windows 11 Enterprise
Version 25H2
Installed on ‎6/‎26/‎2025
OS build 26200.9106
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.334.0

  • Powershell Version: 10.0.26100.8875
  • Windows Terminal Version: 1.24.11911.0

log without sensitive infomations:
process-1788857044781-22576.log

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Research direction

Start at the CLI startup path that handles copilot -i and reproduce the issue with copilot -i "Hello copilot cli" on the reported environment. Use the attached process log to compare startup behavior with the expected initial prompt. Done means the supplied prompt appears after the CLI starts.

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Assessment

Tech stack
shell
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
65/100

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