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How to set the length of FileHistory?
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Description
Hi:
I am trying to use prompt_toolkit in project crmsh;
I'm using FileHistory to record the inputs;
How to set the length of the history file, like what readline.set_history_length() does?
Regards,
Xin
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Start by reading the FileHistory API and implementation, then compare its behavior with readline.set_history_length(). Determine whether a history-length setting is supported or needs to be added; the issue is complete when the supported behavior or requested limitation is clearly documented and verified.
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- Tech stack
- python
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- cli
- Issue type
- Feature
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