Run code formatter as GH Action periodically #2029

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MrUnknownDE · 2026-04-05T22:43:19+02:00

MrUnknownDE commented

2026-04-05 22:43:19 +02:00

Originally created by @coryrc on 10/1/2025

Is there an existing issue for this feature request?

I have searched the existing issues

The code is a mish-mash of formatting and leads people to accidentally create commits affecting whitespace. However, strictly enforcing formatting for PRs is an annoying user experience.

Which printers will be beneficial to this feature?

All

Describe the solution you'd like

I propose to make GH Actions run clang-format periodically (weekly to start) on all files using the root .clang-format configuration, and add those commits to the .gitignore so they don't affect git blame. This keeps the codebase mostly properly formatted while putting no extra labor on contributors or reviewers.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Don't do anything.

Add a Check requiring all files are unchanged after running clang-format on them (i.e. everybody must ensure every PR is entirely formatted properly).

Additional context

No response

*Originally created by @coryrc on 10/1/2025* ### Is there an existing issue for this feature request? - [x] I have searched the existing issues ### Is your feature request related to a problem? The code is a mish-mash of formatting and leads people to [accidentally](https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/pull/10747#discussion_r2389309366) create commits affecting whitespace. However, strictly enforcing formatting for PRs is an annoying user experience. ### Which printers will be beneficial to this feature? All ### Describe the solution you'd like I propose to make GH Actions run clang-format periodically (weekly to start) on all files using the root `.clang-format` configuration, and add those commits to the `.gitignore` so they don't affect git blame. This keeps the codebase mostly properly formatted while putting no extra labor on contributors or reviewers. ### Describe alternatives you've considered Don't do anything. Add a Check requiring all files are unchanged after running clang-format on them (i.e. everybody must ensure every PR is entirely formatted properly). ### Additional context _No response_

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Reference: github/OrcaSlicer#2029