Fixing Shell Autocomplete For Kiro-CLI On Linux

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Having shell autocomplete issues with the kiro-cli tool on your Linux system? You're not alone! Many users have encountered problems after migrating from the older Q CLI. This article provides a comprehensive guide to diagnosing and resolving autocomplete issues in bash and zsh shells.

Understanding the Problem

The core issue is that after updating to kiro-cli, the expected tab completion functionality vanishes. When you type kiro-cli and press Tab, instead of seeing a list of available commands, subcommands, and options, you get nothing. This can significantly slow down your workflow and increase the likelihood of errors, as you have to memorize or constantly look up the available commands.

Diagnosing the Autocomplete Issue

Before diving into solutions, it's crucial to understand the root cause of the problem. Here's a step-by-step approach to diagnosing why autocomplete isn't working for kiro-cli on your Linux system:

  1. Verify Installation: Ensure that kiro-cli is correctly installed and accessible from your terminal. You can check this by running kiro-cli --version. If the command is not found, there might be an issue with your PATH environment variable.

  2. Check Shell Configuration: Autocomplete functionality typically relies on shell configuration files like .bashrc or .zshrc. These files contain instructions on how to load completion scripts. Make sure these files exist in your home directory and are properly configured.

  3. Inspect Completion Scripts: Autocomplete works by using completion scripts that define the available commands and options for a particular program. These scripts are usually located in specific directories, such as /usr/share/bash-completion/completions/ for bash or /usr/share/zsh/site-functions/ for zsh. Verify whether a completion script for kiro-cli exists in any of these directories.

  4. Review Environment Variables: Environment variables can affect the behavior of autocomplete. Check if any environment variables are interfering with the completion process. For example, the COMP_WORDBREAKS variable in bash defines the characters that separate words for completion purposes.

  5. Test with a Clean Shell: Sometimes, customizations or aliases in your shell configuration can interfere with autocomplete. Try opening a new terminal with a minimal configuration to see if autocomplete works in a clean environment.

  6. Kiro-cli Version: Ensure you have the latest version of kiro-cli installed. Sometimes, older versions might have bugs or lack proper autocomplete support. Check the official kiro-cli documentation or repository for the latest release and update instructions.

Detailed Checks

  • kiro-cli Version: 1.20.0
  • Operating System: Linux (Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS)
  • Kernel Version: 6.8.0-87-generic
  • Shell: zsh (/usr/bin/zsh)
  • Installation Path: ~/.local/bin/kiro-cli
  • Completion Scripts:
    • /usr/share/bash-completion/completions/ (None)
    • /usr/share/zsh/site-functions/ (None)
    • ~/.zsh/completion/ (None)
    • ~/.local/ (No completion-related files)

Implementing Autocomplete Scripts for Kiro-CLI

To restore autocomplete functionality, you'll need to implement completion scripts for bash and zsh. Here's how you can do it:

1. Generating Completion Scripts

The ideal solution is to have kiro-cli generate these scripts automatically during installation. This ensures that users have autocomplete functionality out of the box. However, if this is not the case, you can manually create the scripts.

Bash Completion Script

Create a file named kiro-cli in /usr/share/bash-completion/completions/ with the following content:

#!/usr/bin/env bash

_kiro_cli_complete()
{
    local cur prev opts
    COMPREPLY=()
    cur="${COMP_WORDS[COMP_CWORD]}"
    prev="${COMP_WORDS[COMP_CWORD-1]}"

    opts="$(kiro-cli --completion-script-bash)"

    COMPREPLY=( $(compgen -W "${opts}" -- "${cur}") )
    return 0
}

complete -F _kiro_cli_complete kiro-cli

Zsh Completion Script

Create a file named _kiro-cli in /usr/share/zsh/site-functions/ with the following content:

#compdef kiro-cli

_kiro_cli() {
  local line
  line="$(kiro-cli --completion-script-zsh "${words[@]}")"
  reply=($line)
}

compdef _kiro_cli kiro-cli

2. Installing Completion Scripts

Once you've created the scripts, you need to ensure they are properly installed and loaded by your shell.

Bash Installation

For bash, the completion script should be automatically loaded when you open a new terminal. If it's not, you can manually load it by adding the following line to your .bashrc file:

source /usr/share/bash-completion/completions/kiro-cli

Zsh Installation

For zsh, you need to add the directory containing the completion script to your fpath variable. Add the following lines to your .zshrc file:

fpath=(/usr/share/zsh/site-functions/ $fpath)
autoload -Uz compinit
compinit

3. Testing the Completion

After installing the completion scripts, restart your terminal or source your shell configuration file (e.g., source ~/.bashrc or source ~/.zshrc). Then, type kiro-cli followed by Tab to see if autocomplete is working.

Suggested Solutions

Based on the identified issue, here's a structured approach to resolve the autocomplete problem for kiro-cli on Linux:

  1. Implement Completion Scripts:

    • Develop and include completion scripts for both bash and zsh. These scripts should be generated during the installation process to ensure users have autocomplete functionality out-of-the-box.
    • The completion scripts should cover commands, subcommands, flags, and options, providing comprehensive assistance to users.

  2. Script Generation:

    • Modify the kiro-cli installation process to automatically generate completion scripts.
    • These scripts should be placed in the appropriate directories for bash and zsh, ensuring they are loaded by the shell.

  3. User Guidance:

    • Provide clear instructions in the kiro-cli documentation on how to enable autocomplete if it's not automatically enabled during installation.
    • Include troubleshooting steps for common issues, such as incorrect script placement or shell configuration problems.

  4. Testing and Validation:

    • Thoroughly test the completion scripts on different Linux distributions and shell configurations.
    • Ensure that the scripts are compatible with various versions of bash and zsh.

  5. Community Support:

    • Engage with the kiro-cli community to gather feedback and address any autocomplete-related issues.
    • Provide a platform for users to share their solutions and contribute to the improvement of the completion scripts.

Conclusion

Restoring shell autocomplete functionality for kiro-cli on Linux requires a systematic approach. By identifying the root cause of the issue, implementing proper completion scripts, and providing clear user guidance, you can significantly enhance the user experience and make kiro-cli more accessible and efficient. Remember to test thoroughly and engage with the community to ensure a robust and reliable solution.

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