prompt-toolkit / prompt-toolkit/python-prompt-toolkit
Jump from 2.0.5 to 2.0.6 made completions in ipython/ptpython become unreadable
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Description
Just have a look at the screenshots
Before:

After:

You can have a look at my dotfiles https://github.com/sblask/dotfiles for details about my setup. I use xterm and tmux, the most relevant things regarding colors are probably in .Xresources.symlink and base16-eighties-modified.vim
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reproducing completion display in IPython or ptpython with the reported jump from 2.0.5 to 2.0.6, using xterm and tmux. Inspect .Xresources.symlink and base16-eighties-modified.vim in the linked dotfiles for the color setup; done means completions are readable again after the upgrade.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- cli
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100