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Copy-Paste doesn't work as root under macos

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Description

Description of the problem or steps to reproduce

Run micro as root under mac os.
Wrote some text
Mark some text
Copy text
Paste-Text ->> Exitcode1

Specifications

Version: 2.0.9
Commit hash: 6bc498e6
Compiled on May 16, 2021

OS: Mac OS 11.4 M1
Terminal: iTerm

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the copy-and-paste failure with micro 2.0.9 as root on macOS 11.4 M1 in iTerm, using the steps and version details provided. Trace the copy/paste entry point and confirm that pasting succeeds instead of exiting with code 1 in the reported environment.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go, macos
Domain
cli, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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