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+TTY::Reader provides independent reader component for TTY toolkit.
+
+A pure Ruby library that provides a set of methods for processing
+keyboard input in character, line and multiline modes. It maintains
+history of entered input with an ability to recall and re-edit those
+inputs. It lets you register to listen for keystroke events and trigger
+custom key events yourself.
+
+The tty-reader is not compatible with the GNU Readline
+and doesn't aim to be.
+
+Features
+ Pure Ruby
+ Reading single keypress
+ Line editing
+ Reading multiline input
+ Ability to register for keystroke events
+ Track input history
+ No global state
+ Works on Linux, OS X, FreeBSD and Windows
+ Supports Ruby versions >= 2.0.0 & JRubyNumber of prompt types for
+ gathering user input