Windows 10 – Yeoman does not accept input

Introduction

Yeoman is a popular scaffolding tool for web developers that helps them automate the setup of a new project. However, some users have reported encountering a strange issue while using Yeoman and the ‘code’ generator in Windows 10. After selecting an option in the first menu, they are unable to input anything or select an option in the subsequent menu. In this blog post, we will explore the possible causes of this issue and provide some solutions to fix it.

Possible Causes of the Issue

There could be several reasons why Yeoman is not accepting input in Windows 10. One possible cause is a conflict between Yeoman and the command prompt. Sometimes, the command prompt can interfere with the input process, causing Yeoman to stop responding.

Another possible cause is a problem with the user’s environment variables. Yeoman relies on certain environment variables to work correctly, and if these variables are not set up correctly, Yeoman may not function as expected.

Solutions to the Issue

There are several solutions that users can try to fix the issue with Yeoman not accepting input in Windows 10. Here are some of the most effective ones:

1. Use PowerShell Instead of Command Prompt

One of the easiest solutions is to use PowerShell instead of the command prompt. PowerShell is a more advanced command-line interface that can handle input more reliably than the command prompt. To use PowerShell, simply open it and run the same Yeoman command as before.

2. Update Yeoman and Its Dependencies

Another possible solution is to update Yeoman and its dependencies. Sometimes, outdated versions of Yeoman or its dependencies can cause input issues. To update Yeoman, use the following command:

npm update -g yo

To update Yeoman’s dependencies, use the following command:

npm update -g generator-code

3. Check Environment Variables

As mentioned earlier, Yeoman relies on certain environment variables to work correctly. To check if these variables are set up correctly, users can run the following command:

echo %PATH%

This command will display the current PATH environment variable. Users should look for the following paths:

C:Users{username}AppDataRoamingnpm
C:Users{username}AppDataRoamingnpmnode_modulesyo

If these paths are not present, users can add them manually by going to the Environment Variables settings in Windows 10 and adding them to the PATH variable.

4. Reinstall Yeoman

If none of the above solutions work, users can try reinstalling Yeoman. To do this, use the following command:

npm uninstall -g yo
npm install -g yo

This will completely remove Yeoman and then install the latest version.

5. Use an Alternative Scaffolding Tool

Finally, if none of the above solutions work, users can try using an alternative scaffolding tool. There are several other tools available that can help automate the setup of a new project, such as Grunt and Gulp.

Conclusion

Yeoman is a powerful tool for web developers, but it can sometimes encounter issues with input in Windows 10. By using one or more of the solutions outlined in this blog post, users can resolve the issue and continue using Yeoman to automate the setup of their projects.

It sounds like you are experiencing an issue with Yeoman not accepting input in the Windows Command Prompt. Here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot and resolve this issue:

1. Make sure that you are using the latest version of Yeoman. You can check the version by running the yo -v command in the Command Prompt. If you are using an older version, you can update Yeoman by running npm install -g yo.
2. Make sure that the code generator is correctly installed. You can check this by running the yo --generators command in the Command Prompt. If the code generator is not listed, you can try re-installing it by running npm install -g generator-code.
3. Try running Yeoman in a different terminal window, such as PowerShell or the Windows Terminal, to see if the issue persists.
4. If the issue persists, try deleting the .yo-rc.json file in your project directory and running Yeoman again. This file stores the configuration for Yeoman and deleting it may reset any issues that may be causing the problem.
5. If none of the above steps help, you can try uninstalling and re-installing Yeoman by running npm uninstall -g yo followed by npm install -g yo.

I hope these suggestions help resolve the issue you are experiencing with Yeoman not accepting input in the Command Prompt. Let me know if you have any further questions.

I experienced a similar issue and was able to resolve it by uninstalling Yo and then installing version 1.8.4.