Re: comint-output-filter-functions and multi-line input

[Stefan Monnier]

> There could be multiple such blocks in the script. And it may not be
> bash, but something else (fish, csh, posh, etc). Finding ways to do the
> wrapping for all the shell flavours will be maintenance hell.
>
> So, I'd prefer comint-based solution.
> Such solution may also benefit other comint uses beyond this specific
> issue with Org.

Comint is designed for interactive use.
You're trying to use to get output like you'd get from a batch use.
And you want it to work for "arbitrary" shells.

I think you can get 2 of the above 3 without too much trouble, but
combining all 3 is going to be really hard.


        Stefan