prompt-toolkit / prompt-toolkit/python-prompt-toolkit

How to make prompt app without saving its stdout in terminal after exit?

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Description

I wanna create app like GNU parted where user typing some commands
But after Ctrl+C I dont wanna that commands and some application output appearing in current terminal session

Is it possible without prompt_toolkit.Application, just using prompt function?

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Start by reviewing the prompt() and prompt_toolkit.Application entry points mentioned in the issue, focusing on Ctrl+C handling and terminal output persistence. Done means establishing whether the requested behavior is supported without Application and documenting the supported approach or limitation.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
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