nickjvandyke/opencode.nvim

feature: Support multiline input in ask

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#185 opened on Feb 24, 2026

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Description

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Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

I often write longer when using ask, and single line input box doesn't look great; it's also hard for me to do any modifications to the prompt.

Describe the solution you'd like

I understand that when using snacks, it only supports a single line input box. But essentially, we should have a fixed-width floating window that can take multiple lines of input, and ideally, I could also switch between normal/visual/insert mode for quick modification.

Describe alternatives you've considered

No other alternatives were considered.

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Research direction
Examine the current ask implementation in the plugin's UI code. Look for how the input box is created (likely using vim.ui.input or a custom floating window). Modify it to support multiline input, possibly by using a buffer in a floating window instead of a single line prompt. Allow mode switching (normal/visual/insert) for editing.
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lua
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3
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1-2 days
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60