uutils / uutils/coreutils

`cp, mv --progress` doesn't show progress on a single big file

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I - Enhancement U - cp U - mv
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Description

maybe we could do it only when a file is bigger than X mb?

cc @zacchiro

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Research direction

The issue names only the cp and mv --progress commands, not files or tests. Locate their progress-display entry points and existing tests, then clarify the size threshold and expected single-file behavior; done means the agreed behavior is covered by tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli, performance
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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