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[FEATURE]: Enable question tool for ACP clients (Zed, etc.) #13752

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@Leoyzen

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Problem

When using OpenCode with ACP (Agent Client Protocol) compatible editors like Zed, the AI assistant cannot ask questions to the user. Questions get silently dropped, blocking interactive workflows.

Background

The question tool was previously disabled for ACP mode in PR #11379 due to issues with specific clients. However, this blanket disable causes a regression:

  • AI cannot ask clarifying questions ("Which test framework should I use?")
  • Users cannot make choices from predefined options
  • Flows requiring user input cannot complete

Current Behavior

AI: I'll create a test file for you. Which framework would you prefer?
[User sees nothing - question is silently ignored]
AI: [proceeds with random/default choice]

Expected Behavior

AI: I'll create a test file for you. Which framework would you prefer?
[Zed shows native permission dialog with options]
User selects "Vitest"
AI: [proceeds with Vitest test file]

Proposed Solution

Enable question support for ACP clients by mapping question events to the existing request_permission flow. This approach:

  1. Works immediately with existing ACP clients (no protocol changes)
  2. Uses native UI - clients display questions through their permission dialog UI
  3. Is future-proof - can migrate to ACP's upcoming Elicitation spec(RFD: Add Elicitation specification for structured user input agentclientprotocol/agent-client-protocol#376) later without breaking changes

Implementation

  1. Add "acp" to the QuestionTool client whitelist
  2. Implement question.asked event handler in ACP Agent
  3. Map question options to PermissionOption format
  4. Add "Cancel" option for dismissal

Scope

In scope:

  • Single-select questions (most common use case)
  • Mapping to native permission UI
  • Cancellation support

Out of scope (future work):

  • Text input questions
  • Multi-select questions
  • Custom form layouts

These limitations will be addressed when ACP's Elicitation specification (PR #376) is finalized.

Verification

Tests included in PR:

  • Question triggers permission request
  • Option mapping works correctly
  • Selection resolves to correct answer
  • Cancellation properly rejects

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  1. added
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    on Feb 15, 2026
  2. github-actions commented on Feb 15, 2026

    @github-actions
    Contributor

    This issue appears to be a duplicate or closely related to #13567, which also requests enabling the question tool for ACP clients.

    Both issues are trying to solve the same root problem (questions being disabled for ACP clients like Zed after PR #11379), but propose different approaches:

    Please review #13567 to avoid duplicate work. The maintainers may want to consider which approach is more appropriate, or whether both can be combined.

  3. Leoyzen commented on Feb 15, 2026

    @Leoyzen
    Author

    The proposed effect in zed acp mode:

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  4. github-actions commented on Apr 17, 2026

    @github-actions
    Contributor

    To stay organized issues are automatically closed after 60 days of no activity. If the issue is still relevant please open a new one.

  5. kennylbj commented on Apr 18, 2026

    @kennylbj

    Any progress on this thread?

  6. MrShash commented on May 4, 2026

    @MrShash

    Is this resolved?

  7. JRedeker commented on May 24, 2026

    @JRedeker
    Contributor

    Would love to see this improvement for ACP!

  8. peterczg commented on Jun 4, 2026

    @peterczg

    I really hope we can roll out this feature soon.

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