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File support: chm support

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Description

Would this work for chm help files?

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Research direction

The issue mentions CHM help-file support but names no files, tests, or entry points. First review the existing file-conversion architecture and determine how a CHM input would be detected and processed. Done means the requested CHM support is implemented with coverage for representative CHM files.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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