Shire FileEditorProvider

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简化后的需求描述：

Shire 插件的 FileEditorProvider 功能强大，但指令操作（如 /file 选择文件）增加了学习成本，初学者不易上手。我们希望通过可视化操作（如按钮、菜单）代替部分指令，降低初始使用门槛，让用户更快速地掌握常用功能。同时保留指令操作，方便高级用户使用。

翻译成英语：

Simplified Problem Description:

The FileEditorProvider feature of the Shire plugin is powerful, but command-based operations (such as /file for file selection) increase the learning curve, making it difficult for beginners to get started. We hope to replace some commands with visual operations (such as buttons and menus) to lower the initial barrier to entry and allow users to quickly grasp common functions. At the same time, keep the command-based operations for advanced users.

Issue Template (English Version):

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

The Shire plugin's FileEditorProvider feature, while powerful, has a steep learning curve due to its reliance on command-based operations (e.g., /file for selecting files). This makes it difficult for new users to quickly understand and utilize the plugin's capabilities, increasing the initial barrier to entry. Compared to Markdown, which primarily focuses on display, Shire involves logical operations, making its learning curve steeper.

Describe the solution you'd like

We propose the following improvements to reduce the learning curve and improve the user experience of Shire's FileEditorProvider:

• Visual Operations: Replace common commands with visual elements in the editor, such as:
  • Adding shortcut buttons to the editor's sidebar or toolbar for common commands like file selection, saving, formatting, etc.
  • Using a graphical user interface (GUI) for certain operations, such as a file browser window for file selection.
  • Providing context menus within the editor, offering relevant Shire functions based on the current content.
  • Variable Debugger
• Command Hints and Autocompletion: Provide intelligent suggestions and autocompletion for commands, reducing the need for users to memorize them and improving input efficiency.
• Flowchart/Annotations: If possible, visualize the plugin's workflow with a flowchart, adding annotations to each step to explain its function. For example, illustrate the execution process of the /file command, including file selection and loading steps.
• Graded Guidance: Offer tiered guidance for users with different levels of familiarity. Novice users can quickly get started with common functions through visual operations, while advanced users can still use commands for more flexible control.

These improvements aim to lower the initial learning curve of Shire's FileEditorProvider, making it more accessible and user-friendly.

Describe alternatives you've considered

We considered alternatives such as:

• More detailed documentation and tutorials: While helpful, these don't fundamentally address the high learning curve. Visual operations and intelligent prompts provide more direct guidance.
• Simplifying command syntax: This could slightly reduce the learning curve, but users would still need to memorize and type commands. Visual operations are more intuitive and easier to use.

Additional context

The example of "/file meaning select file" highlights the issue. Providing a button or menu item for file selection would eliminate the need to memorize and type the command. The distinction between Markdown's display-focused nature and Shire's logical operations underscores the need for improved user experience. Providing flowcharts or annotations would help users understand the plugin's inner workings.

This simplified version focuses on the core issue and proposed solutions, making it easier to understand and implement. The English translation is provided for broader communication.

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