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[FR] Bidirectional attachment referencing detection #257

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@AE-SAY-WAY

Description

When an attachment is already in the current notes directory BUT it is being referenced elsewhere, Its respective action should be performed:

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This could cause some problems, that's why I will only ask for the cancel model to appear as that is pretty lightweight. But if you think that the other actions should have their behaviors played out as well, then sure.

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  1. Trigger collect attachments in current note
  2. Even if attachment is already in the correct directory, IF it is being referenced elsewhere then perform
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the behavior user has set

Desired Behavior

User will have a detection on images much more quickly. instead of eventually finding out an attachment is being referenced multiple times

Current Behavior

If the attachment is being referenced more than once, nothing happens, if it is already in the current notes attachment directory

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PixPin_2025-12-15_09-03-54.mp4

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  • I attached a video showing the current behavior, or it is not necessary
  • I attached a sample vault where the desired Feature Request could be applied, or it is not necessary
  • I have tested the absence of the requested feature with the latest version of the plugin
  • I have checked GitHub for existing Feature Requests

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