Terminal command editing varies widely: some programs lack arrow key support, while others use the GNU Readline library for navigation and history. Readline keybindings, derived from Emacs, offer features like command history search and line navigation. Custom input systems in shells like Fish or tools like IPython often extend or differ from Readline but aim to provide a seamless experience.
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