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In the "Changes" canvas, newly added markdown files have no preview, I see "P...

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Description

In the "Changes" canvas, newly added markdown files have no preview, I see "Preview not available", we should be able to see the markdown.


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App version 1.1.15
OS Windows 10.0.26200
Theme GitHub
Path /chat
Tenure Week 14

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in the Changes canvas with a newly added markdown file on Windows. Trace how the canvas selects previews for new files; done means markdown files display their rendered preview instead of “Preview not available”.

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Tech stack
markdown
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
65/100

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