In mac, terminal freezes when taking JWT token as getpass input
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Description
Bug report
Bug description:
Issue Title: Terminal freezes on macOS when passing a JWT token via getpass
Summary
When attempting to input a long string—specifically a JSON Web Token (JWT)—using Python's getpass module in the macOS Terminal, the terminal application hangs and freezes completely, requiring a force quit.
Steps to Reproduce
Open Terminal (or iTerm2) on macOS.
Run a Python script or interactive shell that calls getpass.getpass().
Paste a standard long JWT string into the prompt.
Observe the terminal freeze/hang.
Expected Behavior
The terminal should accept the input securely (masking characters if applicable) without locking up, allowing the script to proceed.
Actual Behavior
The terminal interface stops responding entirely
Environment
OS: macOS (any version 10+)
CPython versions tested on:
3.13
Operating systems tested on:
macOS
Linked PRs
- gh-157805
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- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reproducing getpass.getpass() in macOS Terminal or iTerm2 with a long JWT, then inspect linked PR gh-157805 for the work already underway. Done means the terminal remains responsive and the script proceeds after the JWT is pasted.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- cli, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100