refly-ai/refly

Support automatically popping up import resource modal and starting upload when dragging files onto the canvas

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#712 opened on Apr 16, 2025

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. Currently, when a user drags and drops files onto the canvas, there is no automated workflow for handling the imported files. This feature request suggests implementing an automatic process where: 1) When files are dragged onto the canvas, a modal dialog for importing resources immediately appears, 2) The import process begins automatically, 3) The user can review and confirm the imported files in the modal before final upload/processing.

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Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
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
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Understanding of HTML5 Drag and Drop APIBasic knowledge of file handling in JavaScriptFamiliarity with the codebase's component structure
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35
Research direction
Investigate the existing codebase to find the canvas component where drag events are handled. Look for any existing file upload or import logic. The solution should trigger a modal (likely existent) upon drop and auto start upload. Review similar features in the repository for patterns. No linked PRs or comments provide additional context.