Automattic / Automattic/simplenote-electron
Why can’t the desktop version of Simplenote use the “History” function?
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- TypeScript
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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.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
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