libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Feature Request] <edit cheats inside Retroarch>

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Description

Sometimes I'm testing cheats and I would like to edit the cheat but can't because Retroarch has no way to edit them unless you do it from the cheat file.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing RetroArch's existing cheat-management flow and how cheat files are currently used. Define the editing behavior and interface needed so users can modify cheats inside RetroArch, then verify that edits work without manually changing the cheat file.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
game-dev
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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