uutils/findutils

Implement `-context`

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#375 opened on May 11, 2024

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good first issue

Description

refer: https://www.gnu.org/software/findutils/manual/html_node/find_html/Mode-Bits.html

Test: -context pattern
True if file’s SELinux context matches the pattern pattern. 
The pattern uses shell glob matching.

This predicate is supported only on find versions compiled with 
SELinux support and only when SELinux is enabled.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli
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.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Rust programmingSELinux basicsshell glob patterns
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50
Research direction
Start by examining the existing predicate implementations in the findutils codebase, particularly how other tests like name or type are structured. The new context predicate requires integrating with the SELinux library to retrieve file contexts and perform shell glob matching. Look at the GNU findutils source for reference, and check any comments on the issue for maintainer guidance. No pull requests are linked yet, so this is open for contribution.