Automate Shell Completion Configuration for daytona to Enhance User Experience

[nkkko]

Daytona provides a way to generate the shell completion script but requires users to integrate it into their shell environment manually. The user must capture the output, create a file in the appropriate directory, and then modify their shell's configuration file to source this script.

Suggested Enhancement

I propose enhancing the daytona CLI with functionality to automate the integration of shell completions. This enhancement could work as follows:

Automatic Detection and Configuration: Extend daytona with a command that not only generates the completion script but also detects the user's shell type and automatically places the script in the correct location.

Modification of Shell Configuration Files: For shells like Zsh, which may require the user to add a directory to their $fpath, the tool could either automatically update .zshrc or prompt the user with the specific line to add.

Immediate Activation: Provide an option to immediately source the new completion script or instruct the user to restart their shell session to activate the completions.

Considerations

The tool should respect user preferences and offer options rather than making changes without consent.
Implementing a cross-shell solution that accommodates the differences between Bash, Zsh, and possibly others.
Providing clear instructions and feedback during the process to ensure users understand what changes are being made.

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🟢 @35C4n0r	Mar 7, 2024, 3:27:10 PM	#139

[35C4n0r]

I would like to attempt it. Kindly assign it to me @nkkko
/attempt #49

[35C4n0r]

@nkkko waiting to be assigned.

[35C4n0r]

@Tpuljak Sorry for pinging, I saw this #118 (comment), and just thought it would be better to get assigned first.

[Tpuljak]

Hi @35C4n0r,

Thanks for your interest! Good luck with solving the issue.

[35C4n0r]

@Tpuljak I read the issue description and IMHO we should let the user decide the shell they want to configure the auto-completion for like autocomplete bash. What are your thoughts on this?

[Tpuljak]

@Tpuljak I read the issue description and IMHO we should let the user decide the shell they want to configure the auto-completion for like autocomplete bash. What are your thoughts on this?

@35C4n0r you're right. You don't have to do automatic shell detection, let the user decide. The most relevant part of the issue is the automatic injection of the autocomplete script into the appropriate shell profile and then instructing the user on how to source the file (or instruct to open a new terminal).

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