mherrmann / mherrmann/fman

Show confirmation dialog before opening many Get Info dialogs

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2 votes enhancement mac
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Python
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Description

On macOs it is easy to accidentally open a lot of Get Info dialogs having selected multiple files and expecting the same behavior as on other OS (single file properties dialog window opened).
Would be nice if confirmation dialog warned user about potential mess on his desktop. And add "never notify again" for more experienced users.

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Research direction

No files or tests are named in the issue. Start by locating the macOS Get Info action and the code that handles multiple selected files, then look for existing confirmation dialogs and persistent preference settings. Done means a warning appears before opening many dialogs and users can choose never to see it again.

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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
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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