thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android
Feature Request: Delete immediately (shift+delete)
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type: enhancement
- Dominant language
- Kotlin
- Stars
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Description
I would appreciate "Delete immediately" functionality for IMAP mails.
It should works as "Shift+Delete" on desktop (delete immediately without moving to Trash)
Where to place the controls:
- in the folder view: add item "Delete permanently" below "Delete" in the context menu
- in e-mail view: long-tap on trash icon, or new item under 3 dots menu...
Contributor guide
First steps
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by tracing the existing delete controls in the folder view and e-mail view, then follow how IMAP messages are currently moved to Trash. Add an immediately permanent-delete action in the requested menus, with completion verified by the message no longer being in Trash or the mailbox.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- android, kotlin
- Domain
- mobile
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100