apache/seatunnel

[Feature][Connector-V2][File] Add bitwise reading functionality for file types such as FTP, SFTP, HDFS, and local files

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#10,792 opened on Apr 20, 2026

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Add the ability to read by bits for file types such as FTP, SFTP, HDFS, and local files, for example, bits 1-10 as the first field, bits 11-25 as the second field, and so on

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Examine the existing file source connectors for FTP, SFTP, HDFS, and local files in the SeaTunnel codebase. Understand the current reading logic and implement a bitwise reading mode that allows specifying bit ranges for each field.
Tech stack
java
Domain
backend
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Feature
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3
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1-2 days
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Active
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Clear
Prerequisites
Java
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40