libgdx / libgdx/packr

Implement file associations on OS X

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enhancement
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C++
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Description

Since OS X has its own, non standard way of managing file associations, it would be nice if the launcher could capture the file open events and turn them into regular command line arguments.

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Research direction

Start by locating the OS X launcher and its handling of application open events; no specific file or test is named in the issue. Trace how those events enter the launcher and verify that opened file paths are passed through as regular command-line arguments.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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