Add text file support for input files
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- Dominant language
- C
- Stars
- 200
- Forks
- 85
- Avg merge
- 3d 21h
- Merged PRs (30d)
- 2
Description
Some users are confused about the file format accepted by -i, --input argument. Many assume that a simple text file will work.
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by locating the C code that handles the -i, --input argument and checking how input files are parsed. Confirm the intended plain-text format and identify the relevant tests, if any; done means a simple text file is accepted without confusing users about the required format.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- cli
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100