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Datasette Library

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Description

The ability to run Datasette in a mode where it automatically picks up new (or modified) files in a directory tree without needing to restart the server.

Suggested command:

datasette library /path/to/mydbs/

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First steps

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

The issue names no files or tests. Start by locating the command entry point for datasette library and the server's file-loading path, then determine how new or modified files should be detected without restarting. Done means the suggested command serves files added or changed anywhere under the directory tree while the server is running.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend, cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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