Inconsistency in download_version function documentation #829

Activity

1. gaborcsardi

   added

   bugan unexpected problem or unintended behavioran unexpected problem or unintended behavior

   documentation

   on Apr 30, 2025
2. tanmaydimriGSOC commented on Dec 9, 2025

   

   tanmaydimriGSOC

   on Dec 9, 2025

   More actions

   Hi ,

   I'd like to fix this documentation inconsistency.

   I'll investigate whether the ... parameter:

   1. Should be removed from the function signature (if truly unused)
   2. Should be documented with a note explaining it's reserved for future use
   3. Should be passed to an internal function

   I'll check the codebase and submit a PR once I understand the intended behavior.

   Can I work on this issue?

   Thanks!
3. gaborcsardi commented on Dec 9, 2025

   

   gaborcsardi

   on Dec 9, 2025

   Member

   More actions

   Thanks! It should be passed on.
4. tanmaydimriGSOC commented on Dec 9, 2025

   

   tanmaydimriGSOC

   on Dec 9, 2025

   More actions

   Got it! Thanks for clarifying.

   I'll pass the ... parameter to the appropriate internal function call. I'll check which function(s) inside download_version() should receive these arguments and submit a PR.

   I'll get started on this today!

   👍React with 👍1Reacted by Gábor Csárdi
5. tanmaydimriGSOC

   added a commit that references this issue on Dec 10, 2025

   Fix r-lib#829: Pass ellipsis to download() function

   This issue will close once commit ee85c14 is merged into the 'main' branch.

   ee85c14