opentui: readline-style keybindings not working (ctrl + n, ctrl + p…) #2242

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opened 2026-02-16 17:34:48 -05:00 by yindo · 2 comments
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Originally created by @timoclsn on GitHub (Oct 23, 2025).

Originally assigned to: @thdxr on GitHub.

  • When in a combobox style input element (searchbox with select list) ctrl + n, ctrl + p should be able to navigate the list items.
  • When in a list input without search box ctrl + j and ctrl + k should be able to navigate the list items. (But currently didn't find one of these)

Version: v0.0.0-opentui-202510222250

Originally created by @timoclsn on GitHub (Oct 23, 2025). Originally assigned to: @thdxr on GitHub. - When in a combobox style input element (searchbox with select list) `ctrl + n`, `ctrl + p` should be able to navigate the list items. - When in a list input without search box `ctrl + j` and `ctrl + k` should be able to navigate the list items. _(But currently didn't find one of these)_ Version: v0.0.0-opentui-202510222250
yindo added the opentuibug labels 2026-02-16 17:34:48 -05:00
yindo closed this issue 2026-02-16 17:34:48 -05:00
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2025):

This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

  • #3370: Similar request for text selection and navigation with keyboard shortcuts (Shift+Arrow, Ctrl+Arrow combinations)
  • #3090: Specific request to add ctrl+left/right navigation by word functionality
  • #3364: Issue with alt+backspace keybinding not working in opentui
  • #3219: General problem with alt keybinds not functioning in opentui

Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2025): This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check: - #3370: Similar request for text selection and navigation with keyboard shortcuts (Shift+Arrow, Ctrl+Arrow combinations) - #3090: Specific request to add ctrl+left/right navigation by word functionality - #3364: Issue with alt+backspace keybinding not working in opentui - #3219: General problem with alt keybinds not functioning in opentui Feel free to ignore if none of these address your specific case.
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@rekram1-node commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2025):

thank u

@rekram1-node commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2025): thank u
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Reference: anomalyco/opencode#2242