Canop/broot

`br` command fails on Windows

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#788 opened on Nov 10, 2023

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Description

After installing broot using scoop and executing broot --install to be able to use the br command, I'm met with an error.

> br
File not found: "C:\\Users\\Username\\AppData\\Local\\Temp\\tmpC170.tmp"

I think it's because my username has a space in it, as it duplicated the second word in my username. I looked at the modified $PROFILE, and I'm not sure what's wrong with the br function, though I'm not versed in .ps1 syntax.

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Tech stack
rustshell
Domain
cli
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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1-3 hours
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RustPowerShellWindows file paths
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65
Research direction
Examine the installer code in the broot repository, likely in a script or Rust source, to understand how the `br` PowerShell function is generated. Look for where the temporary file path is constructed and ensure it is properly quoted to handle spaces. Check the issue comments for any suggested fixes or additional context. Test on a Windows machine with a space in the username to reproduce and verify the fix.