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Renamer - Future Tasks
Version: 0.7.0-dev Last Updated: 2026-01-01
📋 For completed work, see CHANGELOG.md
📋 For refactoring plans, see REFACTORING_PROGRESS.md
This file tracks future feature enhancements and improvements.
Priority Tasks
High Priority
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Phase 4: Refactor to New Architecture
- Refactor existing extractors to use Protocol
- Refactor existing formatters to use base classes
- Integrate RenamerApp with services
- Update all imports and dependencies
- See REFACTORING_PROGRESS.md for details
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Complete Test Coverage
- Add UI screen tests
- Add app integration tests
- Increase coverage to >90%
Medium Priority
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MKV Metadata Editor with mkvpropedit
- Fast metadata editing without re-encoding (using mkvpropedit)
- Edit container title from TMDB data
- Set audio/subtitle track languages from filename
- Set track names and flags
- Batch editing support with preview
- Validation before applying changes
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Batch Rename Operations
- Select multiple files
- Preview all changes
- Bulk rename with rollback
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Advanced Search and Filtering
- Filter by resolution, codec, year
- Search by TMDB metadata
- Save filter presets
Feature Enhancements
UI Improvements
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Blue Highlighting for Filename Differences
- Show changed parts in proposed filename
- Color-code additions, removals, changes
- Side-by-side comparison view
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Enhanced Poster Display
- Optimize image quality
- Support for fanart/backdrops
- Poster cache management UI
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Dedicated Poster Window with Real Image Support
- Create separate panel/window for poster display in catalog mode
- Display actual poster images (not ASCII art) using terminal graphics protocols
- Support for Kitty graphics protocol, iTerm2 inline images, or Sixel
- Configurable poster size with smaller font rendering
- Side-by-side layout: metadata (60%) + poster (40%)
- Higher resolution ASCII art as fallback (100+ chars with extended gradient)
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Progress Indicators
- Show scan progress
- Batch operation progress bars
- Background task status
TMDB Integration
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Full Movie Details
- Cast and crew information
- Production companies
- Budget and revenue data
- Release dates by region
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Genre Name Expansion
- Show full genre names instead of IDs
- Genre-based filtering
- Multi-genre support
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TV Show Support
- Episode and season metadata
- TV show renaming patterns
- Episode numbering detection
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Collection/Series Support
- Detect movie collections
- Group related media
- Collection-based renaming
Technical Improvements
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Undo/Redo Functionality
- Track file operations history
- Undo renames
- Redo operations
- Operation log
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Performance Optimization
- Lazy loading for large directories
- Virtual scrolling in tree view
- Background metadata extraction
- Smart cache invalidation
Build and Distribution
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Build Script Improvements
- Exclude dev commands from distribution
- Automated release workflow
- Cross-platform testing
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Package Distribution
- PyPI publication
- Homebrew formula
- AUR package
- Docker image
Potential Future Features
Advanced Features
- Subtitle downloading and management
- NFO file generation
- Integration with media servers (Plex, Jellyfin, Emby)
- Watch history tracking
- Duplicate detection
- Quality comparison (upgrade detection)
Integrations
- Multiple database support (TVDB, Trakt, AniDB)
- Custom API integrations
- Local database option (offline mode)
- Webhook support for automation
Export/Import
- Export catalog to CSV/JSON
- Import rename mappings
- Backup/restore settings
- Configuration profiles
Known Issues
See REFACTORING_PROGRESS.md for current limitations and planned fixes.
Contributing
Before working on any task:
- Check ENGINEERING_GUIDE.md for architecture details
- Review CHANGELOG.md for recent changes
- Read DEVELOP.md for development setup
- Run tests:
uv run pytest - Follow code standards in ENGINEERING_GUIDE.md
Last Updated: 2026-01-01