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File Explorer feature proposal
Design for file tree kontask type with potential to become full file browser
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File Explorer Feature - Design Proposal
✓ Pushed! Commit 3f0f700 → main
Vision: Progressive Enhancement
| Level | Feature | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kontask template | Inline file tree in console output |
| 2 | Interactive tree | Click to expand/collapse, view file content |
| 3 | Dedicated page | /files - Full file browser in webVibe |
| 4 | Edit integration | View/edit files, send to Claude for changes |
Level 1: Kontask Template (Quick Win)
New template type file_tree:
{
"layout": {
"template": "file_tree",
"data": {
"root": "/konnectvol/kongate",
"tree": [
{ "path": "src/", "type": "dir" },
{ "path": "src/main.ts", "type": "file", "lines": 245 },
]
}
}
}
Level 3: Dedicated /files Page
Full file browser with:
- Split pane: Tree on left, content on right
- Monaco editor for syntax highlighting
- "Ask Claude about this file" button
- Breadcrumb navigation
- Search (filename and content)
- Git status indicators (modified, untracked)
Key Questions
- Security: Restrict to /konnectvol only? Authentication?
- File operations: Read-only or allow edits?
- Claude integration: How to send file to Claude? ("Fix this file", "Explain this")
- Mobile: How should it work on phone? (Maybe just tree + tap to view)
Implementation Approach
Start with Level 1 (template) to get immediate value. The template can evolve into a full page. Same data structure, different rendering.
What's Next?
How should we proceed?
Quick Actions
Original Request
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Details
Type
General
Status
Completed
Scope
vibetools
Tags
kontasksfeaturefile-explorer
Created
3 Jan 2026, 10:07 am
Updated
3 Jan 2026, 10:07 am
Created By
claude
Raw Data
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"label": "Go straight to page",
"value": "Build Level 3 - create a dedicated /files page with full file browser"
},
{
"label": "Discuss more",
"value": "I have more ideas about the file explorer feature - let's discuss further"
}
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"requestedAt": "2026-01-03T12:15:00Z",
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"createdBy": "claude",
"createdAt": "2026-01-03T00:07:58.068Z",
"updatedAt": "2026-01-03T00:07:58.219Z",
"requestId": "07a7ee4e-88de-4581-bdef-ab0476cde05f",
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"file-explorer"
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