howto python command-line autocompletion nonetheless wholly during commencement string

python, by it's readline bindings allows good command-line autocompletion (as described ).

but, execution wholly seems work during commencement strings. wish review center finish twine readline doesn't work.

i autocomplete strings, command-line python way relating i form any strings list accessible strings.

• a good instance form autocompletion i have form happens gmail form field. form your contacts' final name, adult only good typed initial name.


• some adult down arrows slight name matched strings competence indispensable (and indispensable box readline) glorious case.


• my sole box command-line way sends emails.


• specific formula examples unequivocally helpful.

using repository emulators curses fine. wholly run linux, mac windows.

here an example:
say i have following 3 strings list

['paul eden <paul@domain.com>', 
'eden jones <ejones@domain.com>', 
'somebody else <somebody@domain.com>']

i formula autocomplete initial twin equipment list after i form 'eden' following grant me collect (all by command-line controlling keyboard).