In order to reproduce try to download .gitignore file, it will be downloaded like gitignore.
Contributor guide
Tech stack
typescript
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.
under 1 hour
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.
clear
Prerequisites
basic knowledge of file handling
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Investigate the file download logic in the Theia source code, possibly in the 'file' or 'navigator' module. The issue reports that hidden files (starting with '.') lose the dot when downloaded. Look for a filename transformation or regex that strips leading dots. Check if there are any existing tests for file download. The fix likely involves preserving the original filename.
