thunderbird / thunderbird/thunderbird-android

Configurable message list actions

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type: enhancement
Dominant language
Kotlin
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Description

The Problem

I use K-9 as well as mail clients on a PC. Generally I do two things with K-9: check new mail and sort spam. The actions I mostly use are: mark as read/unread (or star), mark as spam/ham, rarely delete. The actions that are available at the top of the screen in the folder view after marking (long-pressing) messages are: delete, mark read/unread, archive, (and move on horizontal screens) don't match my workflow. The former two are available in the message view. I'd really prefer to have a spam/ham button instead of delete or archive.

Another place where quickly available actions don't match my routines are notifications. I'd prefer having spam/ham button instead of delete here too.

Possible solution

Make the order of actions fully configurable, so every one can customize the set of actions they have available as buttons/icons to match their own needs in all three contexts: the message list, the message view, and the notifications.

Additional context

Having #1793 implemented would also help me sort my spam/ham.

P.S. Thanks for the great new 5.800. It looks great and works like charm.

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Research direction

No source files or tests are named. Start by tracing the action buttons in the message list, message view, and notifications, and review the related context in #1793. Done means users can configure the order and set of available actions independently across all three contexts.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
32/100

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