refactor: Remove Emoji Icons for Maximum Terminal Compatibility #4
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Replace all emoji icons with ASCII symbols for maximum compatibility: - [*] for menu items - [?] for help/about - [x] for exit - [..] for parent directory (Unix convention) - [DIR] for directories - [MD] for markdown files - [ <] for back navigation - [ ^] for main menu - [ *] for browser actions Benefits: - Works on all terminal emulators - Compatible with SSH sessions - No Unicode rendering issues - Follows Unix/Linux conventions Affects: - Main menu items - Documentation browser - About section
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Summary
Replace all emoji icons with ASCII-only symbols to ensure maximum terminal compatibility across all environments including SSH sessions, tmux, legacy terminals, and systems with limited Unicode support.
Changes Made
Replace emoji decorations with functional ASCII symbols:
[*]for menu items[?]for help/about[x]for exit[..]for parent directory (Unix convention)[DIR]for directories[MD]for markdown files[ <]for back navigation[ ^]for main menu[ *]for browser actionsBenefits
Files Changed
src/core/menu.ts: Replace emoji in main menu itemssrc/features/docs.ts: Use ASCII symbols for documentation browserTesting Instructions
Philosophy
Follows early internet and Unix hacker conventions of maximizing compatibility and functionality over decorative elements. Prioritizes reliability and universal access.