sdras/project-explorer

Run a check for if the directory is too large

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#1 opened on Sep 9, 2018

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good first issue

Description

If someone mistakenly points to root or some gigantic directory they didn't mean to, it will just get clogged for a while. This needs a check for how large the file is- and maybe a loader too? I'm interested to hear people's opinions on this before I implement it for what the expected behavior should be.

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Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
cli
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
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.
needs maintainer response
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Node.js basicsfile system module
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Examine the main entry point (likely index.js or a CLI handler) to understand how directories are currently traversed. Look for where file paths are read and consider adding a check for directory size using fs.stat or a recursive size calculation. The author suggests a loader—maybe using ora or a simple progress indicator. Check comments for feedback on expected behavior. Implement a configurable size limit or warning.