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`/ask` window is too small

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Assessment

Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Newbie friendliness
65/100
Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Clearly specified
Activity status
Active
Tech stack
shell
Domain
cli

Research direction

Look for the code that renders the /ask or /btw output window in the CLI. Start by searching for 'ask' or 'btw' in the codebase to find the command handlers. Examine how the window size is currently set and compare with how Claude Code implements resizing. Test changes by running the CLI with a question that yields a long answer.

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Description

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Describe the bug

When using /ask or /btw, the window is a fixed size and too small.

Compare to claude code, where the window grows to fit the answer. Much easier to read.

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Affected version

v1.0.88

Steps to reproduce the behavior
  1. use /btw or /ask with a question that demands (or warrants) a long answer.
Expected behavior

Answer easily readable ; window large enough

Additional context

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Shell
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