Your solution looks really good. I really hope to see it implemented because I wouldn't mind the defects you mention.

I've started implementing http://dev.deluge-torrent.org/ticket/2098 . The main feature for me was actually to open/run the actual torrent root, whether it be a file or folder. But the beginnings of the rest is there as well. Unfortunately I can't compile on either windows or os x so only the linux/u...

wow perfect :) With some luck "os" can make some nice returns on file structures. That way the scan wouldn't have to be painfully slow. We need to put down all the options and result presentation that is needed in the plugin. the choice to not complementing the torrent by default. we need ...

I've been thinking about a plugin like this too. I haven't had a real look at any deluge code yet but there should be a lot that can be reused for this, some of which should solve your problem. I have some experience with python and would like to help. Is there any special reason for scanning recurs...