nvim-tree / nvim-tree/nvim-web-devicons

Icon for folders

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icon request
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Lua
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Description

Is there any way to set icon for folder depending on it's name that will be very useful

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Research direction

Start by reading the repository's existing icon configuration and selection entry points to see how file and folder names are currently handled. Determine whether the requested name-based folder mapping fits the existing behavior; done means a documented, tested way to select an icon based on a folder name.

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Assessment

Tech stack
lua, neovim
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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