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fix: add GIT_EDITOR env var to merge-resolver mode for non-interactive rebase - #7819
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Summary
This PR updates the merge-resolver mode to use the
GIT_EDITORenvironment variable for non-interactive git rebase operations, preventing the mode from hanging when git would normally open an editor.Problem
The merge-resolver mode could hang during rebase operations when git attempts to open an interactive editor for tasks like editing commit messages or resolving rebase sequences.
Solution
Set
GIT_EDITOR=truefor all git rebase commands. Thetruecommand is a no-op that always succeeds, effectively bypassing any interactive prompts.Changes Made
1. workflow.xml Updates:
GIT_EDITOR=true git rebase origin/maincontinue_rebasecommand withGIT_EDITOR=true git rebase --continueenvironment_variablessection documenting GIT_EDITOR usage2. tool_usage.xml Enhancements:
GIT_EDITOR=truenon_interactive_operationssection with:3. complete_example.xml Updates:
GIT_EDITOR=trueBenefits
Testing
The changes have been validated for consistency and cohesion across all affected files in the merge-resolver mode configuration.
Important
Set
GIT_EDITOR=truefor non-interactive git rebase operations in merge-resolver mode to prevent hanging due to editor prompts.GIT_EDITOR=truefor non-interactive git rebase operations in1_workflow.xml,3_tool_usage.xml, and4_complete_example.xml.environment_variablessection in1_workflow.xmlto documentGIT_EDITORusage.tool_specific_guidancein3_tool_usage.xmlwith best practices for non-interactive operations.non_interactive_operationssection in3_tool_usage.xmlwith techniques and best practices.4_complete_example.xmlwith examples usingGIT_EDITOR=truefor rebase commands.GIT_EDITOR=truein1_workflow.xmland3_tool_usage.xml.This description was created by
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