bayleeadamoss/zazu

Uninstall leave files that are not able to be deleted

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#325 opened on Aug 6, 2018

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Description

Expected Behavior

Complete uninstall of the app files. Windows App

Actual Behavior

There are some files in the user folder that are not able to be deleted. They have the following format: \User dir\zazu\plugins\tinytacotema\

inside each dir there area files like this: .head.zazu. That prevent the file from being deleted

Steps to reproduce the behavior

Versions

  • Zazu: Latest
  • OS: Windows 10

How can I delete these files?

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic Node.js file system operationsUnderstanding of uninstall processes
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Investigate the plugin uninstall process in Zazu, specifically how plugins like 'tinytacotema' are cleaned up. Look at the file system module for deleting hidden files (like .head.zazu). The issue may require adding a recursive delete function that handles read only or locked files. Check the existing uninstall logic in the repository and consider cross platform compatibility. No linked PRs or comments provide a clear direction.