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[Bug]: Layout shift when file tree is loading in right sidebar's 'Files' tab

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Assessment

Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Newbie friendliness
68/100
Issue type
Bug
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Active
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktop

Research direction

Start in apps/desktop by reproducing the issue: open the Files tab for a session and load a file tree. Trace the Files tab and its loading state to find what causes the file and folder names to move. Done means the tree loads without any layout shift while the loading text is shown.

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Description

bug needs-triage
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Area

apps/desktop

Steps to reproduce

Open files tab for any session, try to load file tree(s)

Expected behavior

Loads without layout shift

Actual behavior

The loading text moves file/folder names up down

Impact

Cosmetic issue

Version or commit

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Environment

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