wulkano/kap

Don't ask again if I want to discard a recording

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#1022 opened on Jul 8, 2021

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Good First IssueHelp WantedPriority: LowType: Enhancement

Description

macOS version: Not relevant Kap version: I am not sure. The About Kap option seems to make it crash! Within the last year though.

Steps to reproduce

  1. Make a recording.
  2. Export it.
  3. Close the recording window.

Current behaviour

It always asks if you are sure you'd like to discard it. I always want to discard it. Very annoying.

Expected behaviour

I think the best solution would be the ability to configure the behaviour between these options:

  • Always ask
  • Never ask
  • Ask for recordings that have not been exported

Great software btw!

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptelectron
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.
1-3 hours
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.
clear
Prerequisites
JavaScriptElectronBasic understanding of preference systems
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65
Research direction
Examine the codebase for the discard dialog logic, likely in the recording window component (e.g., src/renderer/recording/ or similar). Look for existing preference management, possibly using electron store or a custom config. The issue suggests three options: always ask, never ask, ask for unexported. Review any existing preferences and discuss with maintainers the preferred implementation approach. Check if there are any linked PRs or comments for additional context.