Re: [gcmd-dev] Removal of Python support

[Uwe Scholz]

Hi,

Am Thu, 21 Dec 2017 14:26:28 +0100 schrieb Michael:
> 
> I agree. We can plug scripts in with the context menu system, as i
> see it there's no real benefit for the python plugin (as i understand
> it) since what you want to do would be dealing with files anyway, in
> most scenarios.

I removed the python support now and pushed the changes to the master
branch. You can test it if you want. (But there should be no issue
anyway).

> A full fledged useful plugin system would be more or less require the
> app being much more modular, which would be a complete redesign.
> 
> If work would be planned, it could focus on the context menü
> extensions, e.g. make these commands available as toolbar icons or
> so. But no priority anway.

Agreed. Let's see what I can do about it. :)

Best
Uwe

> > Hi,
> > 
> > as we have a new plugin system since version 1.6(*) in Gnome
> > commander I think it would be a good idea to remove the python
> > support now, which is quite hard to maintain. And I currently see
> > no real benefit for it.
> > 
> > I hope you are all fine with this decision.
> > 
> > Best wishes and merry Christmas
> > Uwe
> > 
> > (*) See https://gcmd.github.io/2016/10/04/Release-v1-6-0.html and
> > scroll down to topic "Simple plug-in system for file context menu"