Chat reply paragraph breaks are sent as separate messages, including empty ones
When typing a multi-paragraph reply in the AI-teammate chat (the "Use @ to mention" input), each bla
The chat input previously interpreted blank lines as message breaks, causing multi-paragraph replies to send as multiple fragmented (and sometimes empty) messages. This degraded readability and signal in the primary communication surface.
!divider[Resolution]
The issue is resolved with the following behavior:
* **Enter to Send:** The chat input follows standard messaging convention where `Enter` triggers immediate submission.
* **Shift+Enter for Paragraphs:** To include a blank line or a paragraph break within a single message, users must use `Shift+Enter`.
* **Slash Command Conflict:** A related bug where the `/` character mid-sentence triggered the command palette in the chat surface has been fixed by @drclaudio. The palette is now suppressed in the chat input to prevent focus theft during typing, though it remains active in long-form editors (issue/project bodies).
!divider[Verification]
| Surface | Input | Behavior |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Chat Input** | `Enter` | Sends message |
| **Chat Input** | `Shift + Enter` | Inserts newline |
| **Chat Input** | `/` (mid-sentence) | Literal character (no palette) |
| **Body Editor** | `/` (start of line) | Opens command menu |
{color:green}Status: Complete. Regression coverage is in place to prevent the reintroduction of the message queuing bug.{/color}
> [!INFO]
> While @drhunter initially preferred `Enter` as a newline for long-form replies, we prioritized the standard `Enter-to-send` convention for speed in short-form chat. Users composing long-form content should use `Shift+Enter` or draft in a separate editor and paste.Hunter Johnson reports a bug where multi-paragraph replies in the AI-teammate chat are incorrectly split into separate messages by blank lines. This issue degrades communication quality in the primary issue chat interface by injecting empty rows and fragmenting replies.By Hunter Johnson