qutebrowser/qutebrowser

Improvements for new filename prompt

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#2104 opened on Nov 9, 2016

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component: completioncomponent: downloadscomponent: promptsgood first issuepriority: 1 - middle

Description

  • Remove .. directory entry as editing the path is probably easier for that case, and it's kind of tricky?
  • Use os.path.expanduser so using ~/... works (see #6198, including patch)
  • Adjust tabbing based on the current text after the last /
  • gd^U/<Tab> has a weird behavior
  • Make it possible to hide the file view
  • Show hidden files when a path starting with . was entered
  • ctrl-n/ctrl-p for download path history
  • Change the color from the legacy blue to grey or so
  • When at /usr/bin, pressing <tab> (without entering /) already goes back a directory. Doing the same at /usr deletes it entirely.

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Tech stack
python
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.
half day
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stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Python basicsFile system operations
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50
Research direction
Focus on one unchecked task, such as implementing os.path.expanduser support. Refer to the referenced issue #6198 for a potential patch. The changes should be made in the file responsible for the filename prompt, likely in the qutebrowser source code within the 'prompt' module. Ensure to test the change with various path inputs.