ipfs/ipfs-desktop

`Activate` functions incorrect use

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#2,969 opened on Jul 13, 2025

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Description

Describe the bug Incorrect usage of activate functions across the repository

To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior:

For example: src\auto-launch.js

Also in other files:

src\automatic-gc.js src\utils\setup-global-shortcut.js

Expected behavior In file src\enable-namesys-pubsub.js no update needed

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Research direction
Investigate the incorrect usage of activate functions in src/auto launch.js, src/automatic gc.js, and src/utils/setup global shortcut.js. Compare with the correct usage in src/enable namesys pubsub.js to identify the pattern and fix the other files accordingly.
Tech stack
javascript
Domain
desktop
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Bug
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2
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1-3 hours
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Active
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Clear
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75