---
name: β¨ Feature Request (I Have an Idea!)
about: Suggest an idea for this project - we love brilliant minds!
title: '[FEATURE] '
labels: 'enhancement, needs-review'
assignees: ''
---
## β¨ Feature Request - "I've Got a Brilliant Idea!"
*Welcome, visionary! You've got an idea that could make Smart Tree even smarter. Aye is excited, Hue is intrigued, and Trisha is already preparing a feasibility spreadsheet.*
### π‘ The Big Idea
*What's your brilliant concept? Don't hold back - even the wildest ideas have merit! Remember, someone once thought "let's put trees in a terminal" and here we are.*
**Feature Description:**
A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
### π€ The Problem (What's Bugging You?)
*Is your feature request related to a problem? Tell us about your pain point! What makes you want to throw your keyboard out the window?*
I'm always frustrated when [describe the problem...]
Example: "I'm always frustrated when I can't visualize my directory structure as a 3D hologram while riding a unicycle."
### π― The Solution (Your Vision)
*Describe the solution you'd like. Paint us a picture! How would this make your life better? How would it make Trisha's quarterly reports more beautiful?*
I would love if Smart Tree could [describe your ideal solution...]
### π€ Alternatives Considered
*What alternatives have you considered? Show us you've done your homework! Did you try other tools? Did you sacrifice any rubber ducks to the coding gods?*
- Alternative 1: [describe it]
- Alternative 2: [describe it]
- Alternative 3: [why it doesn't work]
### π¨ Mockups or Examples (If Applicable)
*Got any visual ideas? ASCII art? Screenshots from your dreams? Interpretive dance videos?*
```
[Paste any mockups, examples, or ASCII art here]
```
### π― Use Cases (Who Benefits?)
*Who would use this feature? Help us understand the impact!*
- [ ] π©βπ» **Developers** - Daily coding warriors
- [ ] π€ **AI Tools** - Our robot overlords (they're friendly!)
- [ ] π **Data Scientists** - People who love analyzing everything
- [ ] π¨βπΌ **Project Managers** - Those who need pretty reports
- [ ] π **Technical Writers** - Documentation heroes
- [ ] π§βπ **Students** - Learning the ways of the directory tree
- [ ] π’ **Enterprise Users** - Corporate warriors like Trisha
- [ ] π **Everyone** - This would make the world a better place
### π Priority Level (Trisha's Urgency Scale)
*How important is this feature? Rate it on Trisha's patented urgency scale:*
- [ ] π **Nice to Have** - Like having emoji in spreadsheets
- [ ] β **Would Be Cool** - Like having perfect coffee in the break room
- [ ] π― **Really Want This** - Like having automated expense reports
- [ ] π₯ **Need This Now** - Like having backup systems during tax season
- [ ] π **Life Changing** - Like discovering pivot tables for the first time
### π οΈ Implementation Ideas (Optional)
*Got any ideas about how this could be implemented? Don't worry if you're not sure - that's what Hue is for!*
- Technical approach: [if you have ideas]
- Potential challenges: [what might be tricky]
- Integration points: [how it fits with existing features]
### π Success Metrics (How Do We Know It's Awesome?)
*How would we measure if this feature is successful?*
- [ ] Users actually use it (revolutionary concept!)
- [ ] It makes directory trees more beautiful
- [ ] It saves people time
- [ ] It makes Trisha smile when generating reports
- [ ] It becomes the most requested feature
- [ ] Other: [describe your metric]
### π Bonus Information
*Want to be extra helpful? Any of these would make our day:*
- [ ] I've searched for similar requests
- [ ] I've considered the complexity vs. benefit
- [ ] I'm willing to help test this feature
- [ ] I can provide more detailed requirements
- [ ] I've already started learning Rust to help implement this
- [ ] I've lit candles for the coding gods
### π Impact on the Universe
*Tell us about the broader impact! How will this change the world of directory visualization?*
When this feature exists:
- Developers will [describe positive outcome]
- Directory trees will [describe improvement]
- The universe will [describe cosmic benefit]
- Trisha will [describe how this helps accounting]
### π Additional Context
*Add any other context, screenshots, links, research, or interpretive dance videos about the feature request here.*
- Related links: [any relevant resources]
- Similar tools: [what inspired this idea]
- Research: [any studies or articles that support this]
- Fun fact: [optional: tell us something interesting]
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*Remember: Every great feature started as a crazy idea! You might be proposing the next big thing in directory visualization. Even if it seems impossible, Hue loves a good challenge, and Trisha is surprisingly good at finding budget for awesome features.*
### π€ Want to Contribute?
*Interested in helping implement this feature? We'd love your help!*
- [ ] I'd like to discuss the implementation approach
- [ ] I'm willing to write some code (we'll help!)
- [ ] I can help with testing and feedback
- [ ] I can write documentation (Trisha will love you!)
- [ ] I just want to cheer from the sidelines (also valuable!)
**Thanks for making Smart Tree smarter!** π³β¨
*"The best features come from users who dream big and aren't afraid to ask for the impossible!" - Collective wisdom from Aye, Hue, and Trisha*