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`but skill install` automatically selecting the first option, preventing user selection

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#12670 opened on Mar 3, 2026

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Description

Version

0.19.5

Operating System

Windows

Distribution Method

msi (Windows)

Describe the issue

When running but skill install through either pwershell or cmd on windows, it automatically selects the first option in the menus, preventing user selection.

For example, if I run it, "Local" got automatically selected, forcing me to select the format.

If I run but skill install --global then the format is automatically selected, preventing me from having the choice.

Note: in the process of capturing screenshots for this bug, I pressed "enter" to close the screenshot window, and the but command in the background selected an option upon it gaining focus.

This leads me to believe your menu system is not handling the correct key events, for example, using a "key up" instead of "key down" or similar.

How to reproduce (Optional)

  1. enter but skill install at the console (pwsh or cmd)
  2. observe that a question pops up but the first option is already selected.

Expected behavior (Optional)

No response

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Contributor guide

Tech stack
rusttaurisvelte
Domain
clidesktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Rust basicsTerminal input handlingTauri CLI development
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65
Research direction
Investigate the terminal input handling in the but CLI, specifically the menu selection logic. Check if the library used for interactive prompts (e.g., inquire or dialoguer) is configured to wait for key release instead of key press. Review the source code in the crates directory related to the CLI commands to identify the event handling bug. Look at similar issues in the repository for reference.