gemini-cli - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug]: Backspace deletes entire CJK character segments instead of a single character on Windows [1 comments, 2 participants]

TL;DR

The issue can likely be resolved by adjusting the handling of Backspace key presses in the Gemini CLI to account for CJK characters.

Guidance

• Investigate the current implementation of Backspace key handling in the Gemini CLI to identify why it's deleting entire segments of CJK characters at once.
• Consider implementing a character-by-character deletion approach for the Backspace key, similar to how the Left Arrow key and Delete key work.
• Review the Unicode handling in the Gemini CLI to ensure it correctly interprets CJK characters as individual characters rather than segments.
• Test the Backspace key behavior with different CJK characters and languages to ensure the fix is comprehensive.

Example

No code snippet is provided due to the lack of specific implementation details in the issue.

Notes

The issue seems specific to the Windows platform and the Gemini CLI, so any fixes or workarounds may need to be tailored to this environment. The fact that the Left Arrow key and Delete key work correctly suggests that the issue is isolated to the Backspace key handling.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround to adjust the Backspace key handling in the Gemini CLI, as the root cause appears to be related to how CJK characters are processed.