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Issue: The scrollback buffer persists through clearing with `cls`

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#253 opened on Apr 15, 2023

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Description

Issue Description

Using Windows Terminal and PowerShell Core, the cls command only clears the immediate console window. The scrollback buffer survives intact.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Run the terminal.
  2. Fill the screen so that lines start to go off.
  3. Issue the cls command.

Context:

  • Windows version: Win10 22H2 (9045.2846).
  • gsudo version: 2.0.6.

Contributor guide

Research direction
Examine how gsudo interacts with the Windows console API, particularly the ClearConsole function. Check if the scrollback buffer is preserved due to missing flags or API misuse.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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Half day
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
WindowsC#
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40