fix: allow copy-paste in same folder with auto-rename - #5139
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When pasting a copied file into the same directory, generate a unique name (e.g. 'file (copy).md', 'file (copy 2).md') instead of blocking with 'Source and destination must not be the same.' Cut-paste in the same folder is still blocked (no-op). Closes marktext#5138
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Closes #5138
Problem
Copy-paste in the sidebar's same folder shows 'Source and destination must not be the same' — blocking a valid operation.
Fix
When pasting a copied file into the same directory, generate a unique name:
file.md→file (copy).mdfile (copy 2).md, etc.Cut-paste in the same folder remains blocked (it's a no-op).
Changes
packages/desktop/src/renderer/src/store/project.ts: Make paste handler async, checkcb.type === 'cut'before blocking, generate unique dest path usingpathExists()loop.Testing