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`limactl (create|start)` should support resuming partial downloads

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Description

`limactl (create|start)` should support resuming partial downloads.
This might not be straightforward, as it has to support concurrent sessions of limactl.

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Research direction

Start by locating the download paths used by limactl create and limactl start, then inspect how partial files and concurrent sessions are currently handled. Done means interrupted downloads can resume safely without corrupting or conflicting with another limactl session.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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