Uncaught KeyboardInterrupt During `io.confirm_ask`
Issue
When using the aider
tool, sending a keyboard interrupt with Ctrl+C during the confirmation prompt causes an uncaught KeyboardInterrupt
to be raised. This issue is particularly problematic because the global exception handler set with report_uncaught_exceptions
intentionally ignores KeyboardInterrupt
. As a result, the session is not terminated as expected, and the user is left with an unhandled exception.
Problematic Code
The issue arises from the way the io.confirm_ask
function is implemented. This function is responsible for prompting the user for confirmation and returning the result. However, when the user sends a keyboard interrupt (Ctrl+C), the function does not properly handle the exception, leading to an uncaught KeyboardInterrupt
.
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**Q&A: Uncaught KeyboardInterrupt during `io.confirm_ask`**
=====================================================
**Q: What is the issue with `io.confirm_ask`?**
--------------------------------------------
A: The issue with `io.confirm_ask` is that it does not properly handle keyboard interrupts (Ctrl+C) during the confirmation prompt. When a keyboard interrupt is sent, an uncaught `KeyboardInterrupt` exception is raised, which can cause the session to terminate unexpectedly.
**Q: Why is this a problem?**
---------------------------
A: This is a problem because the global exception handler set with `report_uncaught_exceptions` intentionally ignores `KeyboardInterrupt`. As a result, the session is not terminated as expected, and the user is left with an unhandled exception.
**Q: How can I reproduce this issue?**
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A: To reproduce this issue, simply run the `aider` tool and send a keyboard interrupt (Ctrl+C) during the confirmation prompt. You should see an uncaught `KeyboardInterrupt` exception raised.
**Q: What are the possible solutions to this issue?**
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A: There are several possible solutions to this issue:
1. **Modify the `io.confirm_ask` function**: The `io.confirm_ask` function can be modified to properly handle keyboard interrupts. This can be done by catching the `KeyboardInterrupt` exception and terminating the session cleanly.
2. **Use a different exception handler**: The global exception handler set with `report_uncaught_exceptions` can be modified to handle `KeyboardInterrupt` exceptions differently. For example, it can be configured to terminate the session cleanly when a `KeyboardInterrupt` exception is raised.
3. **Implement a custom exception handler**: A custom exception handler can be implemented to handle `KeyboardInterrupt` exceptions specifically. This can be done by creating a custom exception handler class that inherits from the `Exception` class and overrides the `handle` method to terminate the session cleanly.
**Q: How can I implement a custom exception handler?**
---------------------------------------------------
A: To implement a custom exception handler, you can create a new class that inherits from the `Exception` class. For example:
```python
class CustomExceptionHandler(Exception):
def handle(self, exception):
# Terminate the session cleanly
print("Terminating session cleanly...")
sys.exit(0)
You can then use this custom exception handler in your code by catching the KeyboardInterrupt
exception and raising the custom exception handler:
try:
# Code that may raise a KeyboardInterrupt exception
pass
except KeyboardInterrupt:
raise CustomExceptionHandler()
Q: What are the benefits of implementing a custom exception handler?
A: The benefits of implementing a custom exception handler include:
- Improved error handling: A custom exception handler can provide more detailed and informative error messages, making it easier to diagnose and fix issues.
- Customizable behavior: A custom exception handler can be configured to handle exceptions in a way that is specific to your application or use case.
- Improved user experience: A custom exception handler can provide a better user experience by terminating the session cleanly and providing a clear error message.