gchq/CyberChef

Feature request: Add a visual indicator for optional arguments

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#269 opened on Mar 23, 2018

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Description

Summary

In various operations, certain arguments are optional. It would be useful to have an indicator for this so that users are aware of arguments that can be ignored. This could tie in to #257.

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Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
feature
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.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
familiarity with CyberChef's UI componentsbasic JavaScript
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
25
Research direction
Refer to issue #257 for context. Examine the current rendering of operation arguments in the UI, likely in files under `src/web/` or `src/core/`. Identify where argument types are defined and how they are displayed. Propose a simple visual indicator such as an asterisk or badge for optional arguments, and discuss in the issue before implementing.