@zhushanwen/pi-ask-user

Inline adaptive ask_user tool for Pi — single/multi-question structured input with split-pane preview, inline editor, and optional comments.

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extension

Install @zhushanwen/pi-ask-user from npm and Pi will load the resources declared by the package manifest.

npm report

$ pi install npm:@zhushanwen/pi-ask-user

Package: @zhushanwen/pi-ask-user
Version: 0.0.1
Published: Jun 17, 2026
Downloads: not available
Author: zhushanwen321
License: MIT
Types: extension
Size: 129.5 KB
Dependencies: 0 dependencies · 3 peers

Pi manifest JSON

{
  "extensions": [
    "./index.ts"
  ]
}

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README

@zhushanwen/pi-ask-user

Inline adaptive ask_user tool for Pi coding agent. Single question (no tabs) or 1-4 questions (tab view + submit). Split-pane Markdown preview on wide terminals, inline free-text editor, optional comments.

Install

pi install npm:@zhushanwen/pi-ask-user

Tool

ask_user — structured clarifying questions with 2-4 options each. Users can always pick "Other" for free-text input. Supports multiSelect and optional per-question comments.

Features

Adaptive layout: single question → no tab bar; 1-4 questions → tabbed view + Submit tab
Split-pane preview (≥84 cols): option list left, selected option details right
Inline free-text editor: select "Other" → Enter → type custom answer
Optional comments: allowComment: true → after selection, prompt for a comment
Multi-select: multiSelect: true → toggle checkboxes, Enter to confirm
Headless-safe: disables the tool and returns isError when no UI available