microsoft / microsoft/VFSForGit
GVFS.Mount keeps all pack index file descriptors open
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Description
It seems, that GVFS.Mount never closes index file descriptors, after opening them (at least on Mac). This can be easily seen on any mounted repository, by running lsof -p <GVFS.Mount PID> | grep idx
Is this by design, or is this a leak?
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- 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
Start by reproducing the report on macOS with a mounted repository and the provided lsof -p <GVFS.Mount PID> | grep idx command. Trace how GVFS.Mount opens and retains pack index file descriptors, then determine whether the behavior is intentional or a leak. Done means the descriptor lifecycle is explained and, if it is a leak, the issue has a verified fix.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp
- Domain
- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100