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[ux] Initial prompt input area is too small for composing longer prompts #361
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
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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anandgupta42 commentedon Nov 5, 2026
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.