Re: [RP] Completion

[Gergely Nagy]

> Tab completion is one of the nicest UI inventions ever, so I'd say it is a
> natural fit for Ratpoison.

Indeed, tab completion can be very useful!

However, this is the kind of thing that can perfectly be implemented
outside of RP. Simply write up an X application, that displays a
ratpoison-like input bar, and utilise libreadline (for example) to do
the dirty work of completion. Much less hassle to code, methinks. And
won't bloat RP much :)

When done with input, this application would call ratpoison --command
"whatever". Like an X front-end for ratpoison --command.. This is the
kind of thing --command is for, isn't it?

Then, this could be bound to C-t :, and there you are! You won't even
be able to distinguish it from the ratpoison input-bar.

Unfortunately, I'm not versed in plain Xlib, but if anyone wants a
helping hand with the readline part, I'm all for it!

Cheers,
-- 
Gergely Nagy

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