Add a "Recent files" menu
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feature request
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- Dominant language
- Python
- Stars
- 869
- Forks
- 106
- PR merge metrics
- No merged PRs in 30d
Description
Add ability to open recent files. Thanks!
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the application’s file-opening flow and existing menu actions, then inspect how recently opened files could be stored and exposed. Done means users can open previously opened files from a Recent files menu, with tests covering the behavior.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 30/100