Readline
GNU Readline
https://www.gnu.org/software/readline/
Edit command lines while typing, with history support
The GNU readline library allows users to edit command lines as they are typed in. It can maintain a searchable history of previously entered commands, letting you easily recall, edit and re-enter past commands. It features both Emacs-like and vi-like keybindings, making its usage comfortable for anyone.
This is a GNU package:readline
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https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/readline/readline-8.1-alpha.tar.gz
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Leaders and contributors
| Contact(s) | Role |
|---|---|
| Chet Ramey | Maintainer |
Resources and communication
| Audience | Resource type | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Mailing List | https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/gnu-system-discuss/ | |
| General | https://savannah.gnu.org/people/ | |
| Debian (Ref) (R) | https://tracker.debian.org/pkg/readline6 | |
| Download | https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/readline/ | |
| Debian (Ref) (R) | https://tracker.debian.org/pkg/readline5 | |
| Savannah (Ref) | Developer | https://savannah.gnu.org/projects/readline/ |
| Mailing List | https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/bug-readline/ | |
| Python (Ref) | https://pypi.org/project/readline/ | |
| Git | VCS Repository Webview | https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/readline.git/ |
| Wikidata | General | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q578173 |
| Debian (Ref) | https://tracker.debian.org/pkg/readline |
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