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T 4.0.2 & 4.0.3 macOS "Unable to save resume file / Can't Get File too many open files (24)

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#5,385 opened on Apr 13, 2023

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Description

What is the issue?

T 4.0.2 Mac client Error "Unable to save resume file: too many open files" reference issue #3028

  • macOS Ventura 13.3 and 13.4 on M1 Ultra ARM64
  • over 3K open active magnets - 1TB free space & 64GB RAM
  • Attempting to reduce Global max connections down to even 40 does not help.
  • Workaround: pause and resume each magnet or use Transmission 3.0
  • Note FWIW: all files originated from Magnet links
  • See or reopen Issue #3028

Which application of Transmission?

macOS app

Which version of Transmission?

4.0.2 Public Release build 2a57b17031

Contributor guide

Research direction
Investigate the resume file saving code path for file descriptor leaks. Check the system's open file limit and consider adding better error handling or file descriptor management.
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
5
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GitC++macOS
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50