MadLittleMods / MadLittleMods/linux-notes
Thunar file manager does not always update on file changes
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Description
The default file manager that comes with Manjaro 22.1.2 with XFCE is Thunar.
It doesn't always update when new directories/files are added while you're staring at it. Requires a manual **View** -> **Reload** (`Ctrl + R`) to show the up to date state of things.
Noticed while playing around with `npm` and installing things for a Node.js project staring at the `node_modules/` directory.
### Solution
TBD
Possibility: Maybe switch to another file manager
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Research direction
Reproduce the issue on Manjaro 22.1.2 with XFCE and Thunar while npm creates files under node_modules/, then compare the directory view before and after Ctrl+R. No repository files, tests, or implementation entry point are identified in the issue; done would require establishing a specific cause and a concrete resolution rather than switching file managers without further investigation.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- linux, node.js
- Domain
- desktop, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100