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feat: allow manual directory path entry when adding projects #966

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@eggfriedrice24

Problem

On Wayland (Linux), GTK file picker dialogs have known issues that can make folder selection unreliable or broken entirely. This makes adding projects through the native file picker frustrating or impossible for some users.

Right now I literally can't select folders to test stuff because the GTK picker just doesn't cooperate on Wayland.

Proposal

Bring back the ability to manually type/paste a directory path when adding a project, as an alternative to the native file picker dialog. A text input alongside the existing "Browse" button would be great.

Why

  • GTK file picker on Wayland is buggy for folder selection in Electron apps
  • Power users often prefer pasting paths directly anyway
  • Low effort fallback that unblocks users on broken desktop environments

cc @juliusmarminge @t3dotgg

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