Make it an option inside the app that you can register Playback as the default handler for magnet links
Contributor guide
Tech stack
javascriptelectronnodejs
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
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.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of ElectronFamiliarity with OS protocol handling
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Investigate Electron's `app.setAsDefaultProtocolClient` API to register Playback for magnet links. Implement the option in the app's settings UI and ensure it works on all supported platforms. Check the main process in `index.js` for integration points.
