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

can i make WordCompleter immediately show available options?

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Description

I want users immediately see available options in a WordCompleter after the prompt, without having to type crtl-i or space. How can I do that?

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Research direction

Start by locating WordCompleter and the prompt's completion-trigger handling. Trace how completion currently begins after Ctrl-I or space, then define and verify behavior where available options appear immediately after the prompt without either input.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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