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HTTP downloads fail with "filename too long" error when the resolved filename exceeds filesystem limits (typically 255 bytes, but varies by OS). Additionally, filenames with invalid characters can cause file creation errors.

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  • Added replaceInvalidFilenameChars() in internal/protocol/http/helper.go

    • Replaces invalid filesystem characters (\ / : * ? " < > |) with underscores
    • Ensures cross-platform compatibility (Windows and Unix-like systems)
    • Uses package-level variable for efficiency
  • Added truncateFilename() in internal/protocol/http/helper.go

    • Truncates to 100 bytes while preserving file extension
    • Handles UTF-8 multi-byte characters by truncating at valid boundaries
    • Uses maxExtensionLength constant (20 bytes) to identify reasonable extensions
  • Applied sanitization in Resolve() in internal/protocol/http/fetcher.go

    • First replaces invalid characters, then truncates if needed
    • Called after parsing filename from Content-Disposition header or URL path
    • Ensures all filenames are filesystem-safe before file creation
    • Consolidates all HTTP filename handling in the protocol layer
  • Added 25 test cases in internal/protocol/http/filename_parse_test.go

    • 12 tests for invalid character replacement
    • 13 tests for filename truncation
    • Covers extension preservation, Unicode handling, edge cases

Example

// Before: Could fail with "filename too long" or invalid characters
file.Name = "very/long:filename*that?exceeds<filesystem>limits|and_causes_errors.pdf"

// After: Sanitized and truncated safely
file.Name = replaceInvalidFilenameChars(file.Name)
file.Name = truncateFilename(file.Name, 100)
// Result: "very_long_filename_that_exceeds_filesystem_limits_and_causes_errors_when_trying_to_create_fi.pdf"

The 100-byte limit provides a safe margin across all major filesystems while keeping filenames readable. All filename handling is now consolidated in the HTTP protocol layer since only HTTP downloads have these filename issues.

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<issue_title>Error FileName too long</issue_title>
<issue_description>I get this error "filename too long" when the name is long.</issue_description>

<agent_instructions>Fixed the case where the http creation file name was too long, truncated if it exceeded 100 characters, and wrote the corresponding unit test</agent_instructions>

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@monkeyWie monkeyWie added the bug Something isn't working label Jan 14, 2026
Copilot AI and others added 2 commits January 14, 2026 12:25
- Added truncateFilename function to limit filenames to 100 bytes
- Handles Unicode characters properly by truncating at UTF-8 boundaries
- Preserves file extensions when possible during truncation
- Applied truncation in Resolve method after filename parsing
- Added comprehensive unit tests covering various edge cases

Co-authored-by: monkeyWie <13160176+monkeyWie@users.noreply.github.com>
- Defined maxExtensionLength constant for better maintainability
- Added documentation explaining the constant's purpose

Co-authored-by: monkeyWie <13160176+monkeyWie@users.noreply.github.com>
Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Fix error for file name too long in HTTP creation Fix filesystem error on long HTTP filenames by truncating to 100 bytes Jan 14, 2026
Copilot AI requested a review from monkeyWie January 14, 2026 12:35
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@copilot 直接一起把 downloader.go 里面的 util.ReplaceInvalidFilename 逻辑也直接挪到http fetcher里面处理,因为只有http下载有这个文件名的问题

- Added replaceInvalidFilenameChars() in helper.go
- Applied character replacement before truncation in fetcher.go
- Added 12 test cases for character replacement
- This consolidates filename sanitization in HTTP fetcher only

Co-authored-by: monkeyWie <13160176+monkeyWie@users.noreply.github.com>
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Copilot AI commented Jan 14, 2026

@copilot 直接一起把 downloader.go 里面的 util.ReplaceInvalidFilename 逻辑也直接挪到http fetcher里面处理,因为只有http下载有这个文件名的问题

Done! Moved the invalid filename character replacement logic into the HTTP fetcher (commit 8099e47).

Changes:

  • Added replaceInvalidFilenameChars() in internal/protocol/http/helper.go
  • Applied it in the HTTP fetcher before truncation
  • Added 12 test cases to cover all invalid characters

This consolidates all filename sanitization (invalid chars + length truncation) in the HTTP protocol layer only, as you suggested.

- Moved invalidFilenameChars to package-level variable
- Avoids repeated slice allocation on each function call
- More efficient memory usage

Co-authored-by: monkeyWie <13160176+monkeyWie@users.noreply.github.com>
Copilot AI changed the title Fix filesystem error on long HTTP filenames by truncating to 100 bytes Fix filesystem error on long HTTP filenames by sanitizing and truncating to 100 bytes Jan 14, 2026
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