posit-dev / posit-dev/ark

`menu()` and `readline()` don't work in positron session init hooks

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Rust
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Description

I'll come back with more detail but the title really says it all.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the failure in a Positron session init hook using the R menu() and readline() functions. Trace how Ark handles input during session initialization; done means both functions work correctly in that context.

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Assessment

Tech stack
r, rust
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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