micro-editor / micro-editor/micro

[Feature request] Local file name autocomplete

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Description

I suggest to add a local file name autocomplete.

When you enter for example /ho, a keypress should autocomplete /home/.

This feature exists in Vim (^X^F) and appears to be popular.

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Research direction

No files or tests are named in the issue. Start by locating micro's existing autocomplete or input-handling entry point, then determine how local paths are resolved and displayed. Done means entering a prefix such as /ho can complete it to /home/, with tests covering the requested behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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