posit-dev / posit-dev/py-shiny

Shiny extension should have a setting for app names

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Description

I sometimes name shiny files something other than app.py and it would be great to configure the exptension to launch those apps as well.

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No files, tests, or entry points are mentioned. Start by locating the Shiny extension's app-launch configuration and current handling of app.py; done means users can configure alternate Shiny app filenames and launch them successfully.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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