mherrmann / mherrmann/fman

Command line flag for single instance

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Python
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Description

Maybe there is something already but couldn't find it.

Is there a way to use fman from cli and open the directories in a single instance, e.g. if not running open new fman instance, if running, change that instance to the directory specified in the argument(s)

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Research direction

The issue names no files or tests. Start by locating fman's command-line entry point and its existing single-instance or launch behavior, then verify how directory arguments are handled when fman is already running. Done means launching fman opens a new instance when needed and routes directories to the existing instance when one is running.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli, 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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