claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Add keybinding to clear input box without cancelling in-progress tool calls [1 participants]

TL;DR

Implement a dedicated keybinding to clear input text without cancelling in-progress tool calls.

Guidance

• Introduce a new keybinding (e.g., Ctrl+Backspace or a configurable option) to clear the input text without affecting ongoing operations.
• Modify the existing Escape and Ctrl+C bindings to only clear the input text when no tool call is in progress.
• Consider adding a visual indicator to distinguish between input text clearance and tool call cancellation.
• Evaluate the feasibility of making the keybinding configurable to accommodate user preferences.

Example

// Pseudocode example, actual implementation may vary
if (toolCallInProgress) {
  // Handle Ctrl+C or Escape to cancel tool call
} else {
  // Handle Ctrl+C or Escape to clear input text
}

Notes

The exact implementation details may depend on the underlying framework, library, or technology stack used in the application.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by introducing a new keybinding to clear input text without cancelling tool calls, as this approach allows for a more flexible and user-friendly solution.