redhat-developer / redhat-developer/web-terminal-operator

Short character limit before hitting wrapping

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Description

Describe the bug

The default 80 character limit (inc prompt) means its fairly likely users copy pasting commands will hit the limit and see characters wrapping over existing input. Is there a reason not to add COLUMNS = 200 / greater to the default .bashrc? (Or achieve same outcome another way)

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Research direction

Start by locating how the default .bashrc is created or loaded, then reproduce the wrapping behavior with a long pasted command under the default 80-column setting. Check whether COLUMNS or another terminal-width setting controls the problem; done means pasted input no longer overwrites existing text at the default configuration, with any relevant coverage updated.

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Assessment

Tech stack
bash
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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