ruby / ruby/reline

Consider not using newer escape sequences

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Description

  • CSI S (SU) is supported by VT420 or newer
    • Probably the only workaround is to output a newline at the right end of the last line
  • CSI G (CHA) is supported by VT520 or newer
    • Use CUP is supported by VT100 or newer instead

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The issue names no files or tests. Start by locating the terminal-output paths that emit CSI S (SU) and CSI G (CHA), then compare them with the stated VT100-compatible alternatives; done means avoiding the newer escape sequences while preserving the intended terminal behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ruby
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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