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Escape key

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Description

When I try to use escape key I notice a delay before clicked_back() is called. It is the only key where this happens.

@kb.add('escape')
def back_(event):
    clicked_back()

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Start by reproducing the delay with the @kb.add('escape') binding shown in the issue, then trace how the escape key is handled before clicked_back() runs. Done means the callback is invoked without the escape-specific delay and the behavior is covered by a regression test.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
cli
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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