explorer/docs/plans/plan_feature-software-hashes_tape-identifier_implimentation.md

WIP: Tape Identifier Dropzone

Branch: feature/software-hashes Started: 2026-02-17 Status: In Progress

Plan

Implements the tape identifier feature from docs/plans/tape-identifier.md.

Drop a tape file on the /zxdb page → client computes MD5 + size → server action looks up software_hashes → returns identified ZXDB entry.

Tasks

• Add lookupByMd5() to src/server/repo/zxdb.ts
• Create src/utils/md5.ts — pure-JS MD5 for browser
• Create src/app/zxdb/actions.ts — server action identifyTape
• Create src/app/zxdb/TapeIdentifier.tsx — client component with dropzone
• Insert <TapeIdentifier /> into src/app/zxdb/page.tsx
• Verify on http://localhost:4000/zxdb

Progress Log

2026-02-17T00:00

• Started work. Continuing on feature/software-hashes at e27a16e.

Decisions & Notes

• Uses RSC server actions (not API routes) to discourage bulk scripting.
• MD5 computed client-side; file never leaves the browser.
• No new npm dependencies — pure-JS MD5 implementation.

Blockers

None currently.

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