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Progress bar shifts horizontally due to variable-length step names in snapshot command

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TypeScript
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Description

Problem

When using the snapshot command, the progress bar display shifts horizontally as step names vary in length, creating a jarring visual experience.

Example

Fetching :toolbox: [░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░] 1% (1/88)

When the step name changes to something longer or shorter, the progress bar position shifts left or right on the screen.

Impact

  • Makes it difficult to visually track progress
  • Creates unnecessary visual noise
  • Reduces the polish of the CLI experience

Potential Solutions

  • Truncate or abbreviate long step names to a fixed width
  • Reserve a fixed-width column for step names
  • Display step name on a separate line above the progress bar
  • Use dynamic terminal width calculation to optimize space usage

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the snapshot command's progress-display entry point and inspect how step names and the progress bar are rendered. Confirm the horizontal shift with varying step-name lengths, then choose and implement a fixed-width display behavior. Done means the progress bar stays aligned as the snapshot advances through differently named steps.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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