LinSync is Linux-only. Windows-specific implementation details from other tools are behavioral references only and are replaced with Linux-native equivalents.
- Windows Explorer shell extensions are replaced with Dolphin service menus and
FreeDesktop-compatible file-manager integration where practical. Current
file-manager integration notes are in
docs/file-manager-integration.md. - Registry settings are replaced with XDG config/data/cache/state paths.
docs/settings-storage-decision.mdrecords the JSON-over-KConfig decision for early releases. - COM plugins are replaced with a Linux-native helper process protocol.
- Windows installers are replaced with Flatpak, AppImage, and distro packaging.
- Windows path behavior is replaced with mounted Linux paths and portal-aware file dialogs.