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[ux] Initial prompt input area is too small for composing longer prompts #361

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@shreyastelkar

Problem

The initial prompt input textarea in the TUI is small and constraining. When composing multi-line prompts, pasting SQL queries, or writing detailed instructions, the input area does not provide enough visible space to review the text before submitting.

Expected behavior

  • The input area should be larger by default, or auto-expand as content grows
  • Ideally, support a fullscreen/expanded editor mode for composing longer prompts (the Leader + e "Open editor" keybind may address this, but it is not discoverable)
  • The initial empty-state input should signal that longer prompts are welcome

Current behavior

  • The input area has a small fixed height
  • Users with longer prompts must scroll within a tiny text box
  • This subtly discourages detailed prompts, which hurts output quality

Notes

  • The Leader + e keybind opens an external editor — this is a good escape hatch but is not discoverable from the input area itself
  • Consider adding a visual hint (e.g., "Press Ctrl+X e for full editor") near the input area

Activity

  1. anandgupta42 commented on Nov 5, 2026

    @anandgupta42
    Contributor

    Closing as fixed on main: The prompt textarea now grows with content up to a configurable maximum (default: a third of the terminal height). Please reopen if you still see this on v0.12.9 or later.

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