implemented an input abstraction

deck/input.py

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+# deck.input: Standard input abstraction library for max compatibility
+# Created by Luxferre in 2025, released into public domain
+
+# init the tdeck_repl input where applicable
+try:
+  from tdeck_repl import input
+except:
+  pass
+
+input = input # reexport the standard Python input method
+
+def input_multi(prompt=None, terminator='.'):
+  """Multiline input method (ed-like)"""
+  buf = []
+  if prompt is not None:
+    print(prompt, end='')
+  while True:
+    try:
+      s = input()
+      if s == terminator: break
+      else: buf.append(s)
+    except (KeyboardInterrupt, EOFError):
+      print()
+      break
+  return '\n'.join(buf)
+