lbryio / lbryio/lbry-desktop

Improve streaming vs. downloading UX

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#442 4 comments 4 reactions 0 assignees View on GitHub
area: ux protocol dependent type: improvement
Dominant language
JavaScript
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Description

1. Many users get confused that streaming also downloads the file.
1. Some users would prefer to stream only and not download.

We need to both make this clearer and add options to allow people to automatically delete content after streaming.

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Research direction

Begin by tracing the existing streaming and download flow and the UI that explains it; the issue names no files or tests. Clarify whether streaming should avoid persistence and define the automatic-delete option, then document the expected UX and verify both behaviors.

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron, javascript, react
Domain
desktop, frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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