ADR adr008 editor integration with multiple input m Editor integration with multiple input modes

Editor integration with multiple input modes

Property	Value
ID	adr008-editor-integration-with-multiple-input-m
Status	accepted
Date	2025-12-15
Tags	git-adr-cli

Editor integration with multiple input modes

Date: 2025-12-15 Status: Accepted Deciders: User

Context

Users need flexibility in how they provide ADR content:

• Interactive editing (terminal or GUI editors)
• Scripted/automated creation
• Pre-written content from files

Decision

Support multiple input modes for git adr new:

1. Editor mode (default): Opens configured editor

   • Fallback chain: $EDITOR → $VISUAL → vim → nano → vi
   • Auto-detects GUI editors and adds --wait flag (VS Code, Sublime, Atom)

2. File input: git adr new "Title" --file path/to/content.md

3. Stdin input: cat file.md | git adr new "Title"

4. Preview mode: git adr new "Title" --preview (shows template without creating)

Consequences

Positive:

• Works with any editor (terminal or GUI)
• Enables scripting and automation
• No editor lock-in
• Template preview helps users understand formats

Negative:

• More complex input handling logic
• Must detect stdin vs interactive mode

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