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RFC: library sync accross computers
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Description
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
every time I add a photo to my library I have to add it to every copy of darktable on every computer I own independently There is no easy sync mechanism.
Describe the solution you'd like
if I have a photos folder on 2 computers.. I want to be able to edit one , and the edits show on both.
Alternatives
library export/import button.
sync button that updates an external sqlite database and copies missing pictures.
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Research direction
The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by examining darktable’s current library storage and existing export/import behavior, then assess the proposed external SQLite sync and missing-picture copying workflows. Done would require an agreed synchronization design, conflict behavior, and testable completion criteria.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c, sqlite
- Domain
- databases, desktop
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 30/100