[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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First steps
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
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