libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Feature Request] m3u list load compressed files

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Description

Retroarch allow create m3u files for some cores. The problem is m3u only will load multiple disk if the files are uncompressed.
If adding an feature to allow m3u files loading for compressed files ( 7z ) too save disk space.

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Research direction

Start by tracing RetroArch’s m3u loading entry points and how 7z-compressed files are currently handled. Identify the relevant tests or test coverage for multi-disc m3u loading, then verify that compressed disc files load while existing uncompressed lists continue to work.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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