xtermjs/xterm.js

Cannot option+click to select text in less --mouse <file>

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#4,297 opened on Dec 8, 2022

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Description

VS Code issue: https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/issues/165004

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Tech stack
typescripthtmlcss
Domain
frontend
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.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic TypeScript knowledgeFamiliarity with browser event handling
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Investigate the mouse event handling in xterm.js, particularly in `SelectionManager` and `InputHandler`. Reproduce the issue with `less mouse <file>` and verify that option+click does not trigger text selection. Check the linked VS Code issue (microsoft/vscode#165004) for additional context. Look for relevant code in `src/browser/selection/` and test with the mouse protocol. Consider adding a test case for option+click with mouse tracking enabled.