CLI hangs (even with `acli rovodev run --help`)

Hi,

For some reason, the CLI hangs when I execute it (my already several days old running session also hung, until I exited it).

Even `acli rovodev run --help` hangs.

Does anyone else experience the same?

Best regards,

Daniel

1 comment

I am so sorry to hear you're experiencing this issue!

Let me try to brainstorm this for you!

There are some known reasons for why the CLI would hang!

Large Codebases: The CLI can become unresponsive when run in very large directories. This is a known issue during the beta release. The recommended workaround is to run Rovo Dev CLI in smaller sub-directories with fewer files. https://support.atlassian.com/rovo/docs/troubleshoot-problems-with-rovo-dev-cli/
Session or Environment Issues: Sometimes, long-running sessions or environment-specific issues (like encoding or permissions) can cause the CLI to hang.
Platform-Specific Bugs: There have been fixes for PowerShell reliability and session encoding on Windows in recent releases.

Troubleshooting steps to help you!

Check the Log File: The CLI writes logs to ~/.rovodev/rovodev.log. Reviewing this file can provide clues about what’s causing the hang. You can open it with:

acli rovodev log
Try a Smaller Directory: If you’re running the CLI in a large repo, try switching to a smaller subfolder and running the command again.
Update to the Latest Version: Ensure both ACLI and Rovo Dev CLI are up to date. Many stability and bug fixes have been released recently.
Restart the CLI: If a session hangs, exit and restart the CLI. Sometimes, a fresh session resolves the issue.
Check for Platform-Specific Issues: If using Windows PowerShell, try running the CLI in a standard Command Prompt or another terminal.

Let me know if this helps!

Kindest regards,

Jov