Support the use of function + aliases

[isanmu]

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Describe the bug

1. First, Warp support automatic completion/selection for command cd;

2. Second, I alias cd to function:

   function cdd(){
   cd $1;ls
   }
   alias cd='cdd'

   But automatic completion/selection cannot work in Warp, that confused me.

3. Third, While i test it in iTerm, Tabby or just local terminal, they all support automatic completion/selection.

e.g. In Warp, no hints for cd

In other terminals, exist hints for cd(with same alias)

To Reproduce

1. go to ~/.zshrc
2. add

   function cdd(){
   cd $1;ls
   }
   alias cd='cdd'

3. save and source ~/.zshrc or open new tab
4. text cd with Tab key

Expected behaviour

expect automatic completion and selection

Screenshots

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Operating System

MacOS

OS Version

12.6

Shell Version

zsh 5.8.1 (x86_64-apple-darwin21.0)

Warp Version

v0.2022.10.18.08.10.stable_03

Additional context

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Does this block you from using Warp daily?

Yes

Warp Internal (ignore): linear-label:b8107fdf-ba31-488d-b103-d271c89cac3e

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[dannyneira]

Hi @isanmu, I'm Danny, a Support Engineer at Warp. Thanks for letting us know! We're sorry about this, this is not an ideal experience.

For cd completion/suggestions, you can toggle "Open Completions as you type" in WarpsSettings > Features

Then disable your alias/function just for Warp by putting it in this conditional statement:

if [[ $TERM_PROGRAM != "WarpTerminal" ]]; then
##### WHAT YOU WANT TO DISABLE FOR WARP - BELOW

function cdd(){
    cd $1;ls
}
alias cd='cdd'

##### WHAT YOU WANT TO DISABLE FOR WARP - ABOVE
fi

Or you can try with just the alias( no function) like this instead: alias cd='cd $1 ; ls'

If you still see an issue, you may have an incompatible tool you need to add to the conditional statement: https://docs.warp.dev/help/known-issues#list-of-incompatible-tools Also, see more info on custom prompts here: https://docs.warp.dev/features/prompt

Please let me know if this helps with your issue.

[isanmu]

https://docs.warp.dev/features/prompt

@dannyneira Thanks for your reply and suggestions.

1. I already toggle "Open Completions as you type". And it work fine in Warp

2. I could get completions/suggestions if type cd in Warp before alias.

   

3. After add function and alias, I lost the completions in Warp, but normal in other Terminals

4. I actually expect alias(plus functions) work well in Warp, not disable it in Warp.

5. I have tried alias cd="cd $1 ; ls" before, but it seems only ls worked, while cd not(like picture bellow, i cd to folder Applications, but it work as command ls ./Applications, and still keep in ~ folder. ). That's why i turn to use function instead.

   

6. Anyway, It would be great to support auto completions/suggestions for alias(plus with functions) in Warp in the future.

[dannyneira]

Thanks for your feedback, i'll change this one to a Feature Request to support alias functions in Warp.

[isanmu]

After update, warp support alias cd="cd $1 ; ls" now, and work fine!

[dannyneira]

@isanmu Nice! what about the other functions you mentioned above? Are we Okay to close this request?

function cdd(){
    cd $1;ls
}
alias cd='cdd'

[isanmu]

@isanmu Nice! what about the other functions you mentioned above? Are we Okay to close this request?

function cdd(){
    cd $1;ls
}
alias cd='cdd'

Sorry, it's my mistake. 😵‍💫 alias cd="cd $1 ; ls" still worked as ls and lost function ofcd... And for function way, warp still lost auto completions. Sorry for mistakenly thinking it worked after update.

[isanmu]

@isanmu Nice! what about the other functions you mentioned above? Are we Okay to close this request?

function cdd(){
    cd $1;ls
}
alias cd='cdd'

This feature is supported now(test in latest version) and this request could be closed. Thanks for support of this feature! 😄 @dannyneira