vercel/hyper

Add rz sz support

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#2874 opened on Apr 19, 2018

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help wanted🔌 Type: Plugin Request

Description

  • I am on the latest Hyper.app version
  • I have searched the issues of this repo and believe that this is not a duplicate
  • OS version and name: OSX 10.13.4
  • Hyper.app version: 2.0.0
  • Link of a Gist with the contents of your .hyper.js: N/A
  • Relevant information from devtools (CMD+ALT+I on macOS, CTRL+SHIFT+I elsewhere): N/A
  • The issue is reproducible in vanilla Hyper.app: N/A

Issue

I wish we can add rz sz support. It means Hyper can open a file open or save as dialog when we use rz or sz. Something like iTerm2, though it is not supported officially, someone give an alternative solution: https://github.com/mmastrac/iterm2-zmodem

Contributor guide

Tech stack
electrontypescriptreactnodejs
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
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.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Electron basicsTerminal emulationZModem protocol concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
25
Research direction
Study the iTerm2 zmodem solution linked in the issue (https://github.com/mmastrac/iterm2 zmodem) to understand the approach. Then explore Hyper's current file handling and serial/pty communication in the source code (likely under `app/` or `lib/`). Consider using a C library like lrzsz via Node.js native addon or child process. Check if any existing PRs or forks have attempted this. Engage with maintainers to clarify desired integration approach before coding.