fix(computer): use clipboard for all text input on macOS to avoid IME issues#2015
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… issues AppleScript keystroke sends characters through the active input method, which causes character loss and garbled text when Chinese IME is active.
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… on all platforms IME interference affects all platforms (Windows/Linux have similar Chinese IME issues), so there's no need to distinguish between ASCII and non-ASCII text.
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Summary
Cmd+V) for text input instead of AppleScriptkeystroke, which sends characters through the active input methodkeystrokewith Chinese IME active could result in "htp" due to the IME consuming some keystrokesRoot Cause
typeStringViaAppleScriptuses AppleScript'skeystrokecommand which simulates key-by-key input. These keystrokes pass through the system's active input method. When a Chinese (or other non-English) IME is active, the keystrokes are intercepted and processed as IME input rather than direct character insertion.Fix
Changed
smartTypeString()on macOS to always usetypeViaClipboard(), which writes text to the clipboard and simulatesCmd+V. Clipboard paste completely bypasses the IME pipeline, making it immune to input method state.Test plan
npx nx test @midscene/computer -- tests/unit-test/input-strategy.test.ts)