[Feature Request]: Add Toggle to Hide Cover Files from Comic Reader

[BjornLV]

Preflight Checklist

• I have searched the issue tracker for a feature request that matches the one I want to file, without success.

Describe your suggested feature

It would be helpful to have a toggle in the comic reader's configuration panel to hide cover files (e.g., cover.jpg, folder.jpg, etc.) from appearing as the first page when reading comics.

Why this feature is useful

• Many comic archives include a separate cover file purely for metadata/display purposes.
• Displaying it in the reader creates visual redundancy, as it's often identical to the first page of the comic.
• Some readers may prefer to skip the cover entirely and jump right into the content.

Proposed Implementation

• Add a simple toggle in the config/settings panel labeled:

  Hide cover files in reader view
  Skips displaying files named cover.*, folder.*, etc.

UI Placement

Here’s an example of where the toggle could be added (the toggle is highlighted light blue):

Optional Enhancements

• Allow customization of filenames or patterns to hide (e.g., cover.jpg, *cover*, etc.).

Additional Information

I did come across a similar feature request here: Issue #341
It raises a valid point, and this suggestion is intended to build on that with a more fleshed-out proposal and UI reference. Definitely not meant to overwrite or discredit the original — just hoping this helps move the idea forward.

Sample file

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[ollm]

Thanks for the suggestion!

I've implemented something more similar to what was suggested in #341, as it's something that can be used more generically. The option is in the settings and has some sample patterns.

I don't think I'll implement the specific hide-covers feature you suggested, since it could be a bit redundant. Also with the sample patterns it is already understood that it can be used to hide covers.

If you have any suggestions on adding/changing any of the sample patterns, please let me know.

If you'd like to try it, I'll leave you a build from the master branch.

Master build: https://mega.nz/file/7XxyTIQJ#m4gXLSKy1m0biN8mxejCNUXh01vrr4f6gD0hxIoLEGc