libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Feature Request] add a feature to open directory listings in the OS file manager

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Description

For any settings menus that access a directory listing (they show "Parent Directory" as the top menu item), add a feature to open the directory in the OS default filemanger (open in Windows Explorer, open in Linux file manager, open in macOS Finder)

This would be useful for the Shaders > Load Preset menus, overlay menus, Load Content menus, etc

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Research direction

Start by tracing the settings menus that show “Parent Directory,” including Shaders > Load Preset, overlay menus, and Load Content menus. Define the platform-specific behavior for opening the current directory in Windows Explorer, a Linux file manager, or macOS Finder, and verify that each listed menu can invoke it.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
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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