pi-prompt-restore

Pi extension that saves discarded prompts when Ctrl+C clears the editor - recover with the Up arrow

Packages

Package details

extension

Install pi-prompt-restore from npm and Pi will load the resources declared by the package manifest.

npm repohome report
$ pi install npm:pi-prompt-restore
Package
pi-prompt-restore
Version
0.1.0
Published
Jun 27, 2026
Downloads
194/mo · 9/wk
Author
cullendotdev
License
MIT
Types
extension
Size
7.2 KB
Dependencies
0 dependencies · 2 peers
Pi manifest JSON
{
  "extensions": [
    "./index.ts"
  ]
}

Security note

Pi packages can execute code and influence agent behavior. Review the source before installing third-party packages.

README

Pi Prompt Restore

Accidentally hit Ctrl+C instead of Ctrl+V? Get your prompt back with Up arrow.

How It Works • Installation • Usage

Saves your in-progress prompt whenever Ctrl+C clears the editor, so a mistyped paste shortcut doesn't cost you five minutes of careful prompt-crafting. Press Up arrow to recover it — press Up again for normal history.

How It Works

User types a prompt in the editor
        │
        ▼
Ctrl+C pressed ──────────────────────────┐
        │                                │
        ▼                                ▼
  index.ts handleInput               Built-in clear
  (intercepts "ctrl+c")              fires and wipes
        │                            the editor
        ▼
  savedPrompt = this.getText()
        │
        ▼
User presses Up (editor empty) ────► savedPrompt restored
        │                            savedPrompt cleared
        ▼
User presses Up again ─────────────► normal history recall
Key Without extension With Prompt Saver
Ctrl+C Clears the editor. Text is gone forever. Text is saved silently, then the editor clears as usual.
Up (editor empty) Recalls the last submitted message from history. Restores the saved prompt first. Press Up again for normal history.
Up (editor has text) Moves cursor up. Moves cursor up (unchanged).
  • Each Ctrl+C overwrites the previous save — you always recover the most recently cleared prompt.
  • Copy (Ctrl+C with a selection) still copies to the clipboard; the full text is also saved as a harmless side effect.
  • The saved prompt is not persisted across sessions — it lives only until the next Ctrl+C or pi restart.

Installation

Via npm

pi install npm:pi-prompt-restore

Manual

Clone or copy into your pi extensions directory:

cp -r pi-prompt-restore ~/.pi/agent/extensions/pi-prompt-restore

Then run /reload in pi, or restart pi. The extension loads automatically from ~/.pi/agent/extensions/.

Usage

No commands, no configuration — just type.

  1. Type a prompt.
  2. Accidentally press Ctrl+C (editor clears).
  3. Press Up arrow — your prompt is restored.
  4. Press Up arrow again to browse normal history.

Compatibility

  • Works in interactive (TUI) mode only.
  • Compatible with other extensions that don't replace the editor. If another extension also calls setEditorComponent, the last one loaded wins.

License

MIT