validate DOWNLOAD_DIR is writable at startup #22

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opened 2026-03-16 06:37:02 -04:00 by david · 0 comments
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If DOWNLOAD_DIR doesn't exist or isn't writable, the first download attempt fails with a generic OS error. The cause isn't immediately obvious.

Fix: check at startup (or before the first download) that DOWNLOAD_DIR can be created/written to, and surface a clear error message if not.

If DOWNLOAD_DIR doesn't exist or isn't writable, the first download attempt fails with a generic OS error. The cause isn't immediately obvious. **Fix:** check at startup (or before the first download) that DOWNLOAD_DIR can be created/written to, and surface a clear error message if not.
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highseas/yt-sonarr-downloader#22
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