Too many open file issue on macOS when removing a lot of files.

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Description

[fila] Vim(let):E903: Process failed to start: too many open files: "osascript"

Contributor guide

Research direction

Investigate how vim fern opens files and processes, and check macOS file descriptor limits. Consider adjusting file handling methods or suggesting system configuration changes.

Tech stack

None

Domain

developer experience

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.

1-3 hours

Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.

Active

ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.

Mostly clear

Prerequisites

Vim ScriptmacOS

Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.

45