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Auto-close Console When No Logs or Errors Exist

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Description

Increasing Access

this feature could reduce visual clutter and help users focus on their code by automatically hiding the console when it is no longer needed. beginners may find the interface less overwhelming after fixing errors, while experienced users benefit from a cleaner workspace.

Feature request details

currently, the console automatically opens when a sketch produces an error. after the error is fixed and the sketch is run again successfully, the console remains open even when there are no errors, warnings, or log messages.

it would be helpful if the console automatically closed when a sketch runs successfully and the console contains no log items. this would restore screen space and reduce the need for users to manually close the console after resolving an issue.

suggested behavior:

  1. open the console automatically when an error occurs.
  2. keep the console open if logs, warnings, or errors are present.
  3. automatically close the console when the sketch runs successfully and the console is empty.

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Research direction

Trace the console behavior for sketch runs, starting with the logic that opens it after errors and handles a successful run. Confirm the console stays open when logs, warnings, or errors remain, and closes after a successful run only when it is empty.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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