Automattic / Automattic/simplenote-electron

Why can’t the desktop version of Simplenote use the “History” function?

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Description

I’ve noticed that on iOS, Simplenote allows me to access the History feature, which lets me restore my writing to any previous version from any point in time. So why isn’t this “History” function available on the desktop version of Simplenote?

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Research direction

Start by locating the desktop app's feature surface and comparing it with the iOS History behavior described in the issue. Determine the scope needed for desktop version browsing and restoration, then verify that users can access and restore prior note versions consistently.

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron, typescript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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