posit-dev / posit-dev/positron

Support history navigation for console activity prompts

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bug lang: python
Dominant language
TypeScript
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Description

Positron Version:

Positron Dev, or Positron Version: 2023.10.0 (Universal) build 1272.

  1. import abcd to force a ModuleNotFoundError
  2. %debug
  3. In debug console, run print('hello')
  4. Try to use up arrow (will not work)
  5. Try to copy/paste anything into debug console (will not work)
Screenshot 2023-10-18 at 4 47 05 PM

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Research direction

Start with the reported debug-console reproduction: trigger ModuleNotFoundError, enter %debug, run print('hello'), then test the up arrow and copy/paste behavior. Trace the debug console activity prompt entry point and verify that history navigation and copying or pasting work there when the fix is complete.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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