nasa/fprime

`fprime-util format` should work for libraries

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#4,926 opened on Mar 31, 2026

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Feature Description

An F´ library isn't a project, yet it still should be able to be formattable. The issue is that there's no easy way to go find the default F´ .clang-format file. Either libraries should provide their own, or maybe we could add in the behavior to go fetch that file and put it in the root of the library. Many possible solutions.

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Research direction
Examine how fprime util format locates the default .clang format file for projects. Determine a strategy to make the same file available for libraries, such as fetching it from the F´ repository or embedding it. Then implement the necessary changes in the format command.
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cpp
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toolingdeveloper experience
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Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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Half day
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Stale
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Clear
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GitC++F´ framework basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65