Paging `echom` interrupts jobs about minpac HOT 5 CLOSED

I think it's neat that you can review the results of running :call minpac#update() just by running:

:messages

It would be a shame to lose that feature.

I wonder if this issue with paging could be avoided by building a list of messages as the jobs are running. Then when all jobs have completed, use echom to output them all at once.

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This is a known (intentional) limitation of nvim.

Fun trivia: jobs actually are processed during getchar() (in vim and nvim), but not most other waiting-for-confirmation scenarios ("press enter", 'more' prompt, g, ...).

My terminal window is 22 lines tall, allowing for 20 or so messages to be printed by echo or echom before the -- More -- prompt appears.

minpac could temporarily set 'nomore' to disable the pager.

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@justinmk good idea! I've recorded a new screencast where I run:

:set nomore
:call minpac#update()

This time the jobs don't appear to be paused.

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@k-takata is there way to avoid the same issue when running post hooks?
For example, adding package like this causes it:

call minpac#add('w0rp/ale', { 'do': '!npm install -g prettier' })

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How about using the minpac#job#start() function? e.g.

call minpac#add('w0rp/ale', { 'do': {-> minpac#job#start('npm install -g prettier') }})

(not tested)

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