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

Support for XTerm `REPORT` Window Operations CSI queries

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Description

Is there a way to support CSI queries such as CSI 14 t and CSI 16 t?

The output they produce is:

$ echo -n $'\x1b[14t'
^[[4;969;1872t
$ echo -n $'\x1b[16t'
^[[6;17;8t

Being able to intercept the response to control sequences would be very helpful.

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Research direction

Start by tracing how prompt-toolkit handles terminal input and existing control-sequence processing, then reproduce the CSI 14 t and CSI 16 t examples from the issue. Determine how a caller should intercept these responses; done means both queries are recognized and their responses are exposed through a usable interface, with coverage for the reported sequences.

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