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macOS: Arrow keys don't navigate command history in SMAPI console #1000

@DawnDeMeo

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@DawnDeMeo

Description

On macOS, the up/down arrow keys don't work for navigating through previous SMAPI console commands. This makes it tedious to reuse commands during modding/debugging sessions.

Steps to reproduce

  1. Launch SMAPI on macOS (tested in both Terminal.app and iTerm2)
  2. Type a SMAPI command (e.g., reload_i18n)
  3. Press the up arrow key to recall the previous command

Expected behavior: The previously typed command should appear, allowing you to run it again or edit it.

Actual behavior: The up arrow does nothing - you must retype commands or copy/paste from terminal scrollback.

System information

  • Operating System: macOS Tahoe 26.2
  • SMAPI version: 4.4.0
  • Terminal: Terminal.app and iTerm2 (both affected)

Additional context

This works correctly on Windows where arrow keys navigate SMAPI command history. On macOS, it appears SMAPI's console uses a basic input mode that doesn't support history navigation.

Workaround: Currently the only option is to copy/paste previous commands from terminal scrollback, which is cumbersome for frequently-used commands.

This would be a significant quality-of-life improvement for Mac users who regularly use SMAPI console commands for debugging and testing.

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