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BUG: Dialog Jump doesn't work on "Save As" file dialogs

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#4222 opened on Jan 20, 2026

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Description

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  • I am using the latest version of Flow Launcher.

  • I am using the prerelease version of Flow Launcher.

Problem Description

I switched from Listary to Flow Launcher after Flow supported Dialog Jumps. Sadly, the feature works only on "Open" file dialog.

On "Save as" dialogs:

  • Flow Launcher shows itself behind the dialog windows → ✅
  • File Search (via Everything) works → ✅
  • Clicking the result or press Enter does nothing but select and focus the filename field in file dialog → ❌

Tested on following programs:

  • PDF XChange Editor
  • Vivaldi
  • Paint.Net
  • Edge

To Reproduce

  1. Enable Dialog Jump option in Flow Launcher
  2. Open any file in any program
  3. Perform a "Save as..." to open file dialog
  4. Try to go to a searched path in Flow Launcher

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Flow Launcher Version

2.0.3

Windows Build Number

Windows 11 25H2 26200.7623

Error Log


10:58:25.1417+01:00 - ERROR - DialogJump.DirJump - Failed to jump folder
10:58:34.0325+01:00 - ERROR - DialogJump.DirJump - Failed to jump folder
11:00:13.4711+01:00 - ERROR - DialogJump.DirJump - Failed to jump folder

Contributor guide

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic C# knowledgeFamiliarity with Windows file dialogs
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50
Research direction
Investigate the DirJump component in the DialogJump plugin, focusing on how it interacts with file dialog windows. Check the difference between Open and Save As dialogs, possibly differing window class names or control IDs. Review the error log to identify where the jump fails. Look for any existing comments or PRs related to Save As support.