google-research/perch-hoplite

Improve progress bar in embed step

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#126 opened on May 12, 2026

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Description

For very long files (eg, 2-hour files) it takes a very long time to get any feedback that the work is progressing. Meanwhile, for units smaller than a file (eg, one-minute chunks) we don't know how many total units there are, so reporting progress percentage is difficult.

We could either allow the user to provide a callback for progress updates (Phil's suggestion) or... something.

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Research direction
Examine the current progress reporting in the embed step, identify where progress is measured and consider implementing a callback or chunk counting approach to give feedback for long files.
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python
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toolingdeveloper experience
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2
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1-3 hours
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Mostly clear
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70