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

Backspace broken in Vi multi-line insertion mode

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Description

It looks like in Vi multi-line insertion mode, backspace has no effect (I can see that in pyvim for instance).
Also, tab doesn't work.

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Research direction

Reproduce the issue in pyvim using Vi multi-line insertion mode, checking both Backspace and Tab. Then trace the multi-line insertion handling in prompt-toolkit; the issue names no files or tests, so identify the relevant entry point and add coverage showing that both keys work.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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