removed datablock list

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@@ -2601,3 +2601,128 @@ Try enabling the addon again - it should work now!
 
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+_**User**_
+
+Let's not list the linked datablocks; there will almost universally be far too many to be reasonable to list.
+
+---
+
+_**Assistant**_
+
+Good point! Having hundreds of linked datablocks listed would make the UI cluttered and unusable. Let me remove the linked datablocks display and simplify the library listing:
+
+
+---
+
+Model failed to call the tool with correct arguments.
+
+---
+
+<details><summary>Edit file: ui.py</summary>
+
+undefined
+
+**Chunk 1**
+Lines added: 1, lines removed: 6
+
+```diff
+@@ -68,10 +68,5 @@
+                  open_op.filepath = lib_item.filepath
+                  
+-                 # Draw linked datablocks underneath
+-                 if lib_item.linked_datablocks:
+-                     col = sub_box.column(align=True)
+-                     col.label(text="  Linked Datablocks:")
+-                     for db_item in lib_item.linked_datablocks:
+-                         col.label(text=f"    - {db_item.name} ({db_item.type})")
++ 
+          
+          # Asset replacement section
+```
+
+</details>
+
+---
+
+Now let me also simplify the operators to not collect the datablock information since we're not displaying it:
+
+
+---
+
+<details><summary>Edit file: operators.py</summary>
+
+undefined
+
+**Chunk 1**
+Lines added: 1, lines removed: 30
+
+```diff
+@@ -167,34 +167,5 @@
+                  lib_item.is_missing = is_file_missing(filepath)
+                  
+-                 # Add linked datablocks info
+-                 for obj in bpy.data.objects:
+-                     if hasattr(obj, 'library') and obj.library and obj.library.filepath == filepath:
+-                         db_item = lib_item.linked_datablocks.add()
+-                         db_item.name = obj.name
+-                         db_item.type = "OBJECT"
+-                     
+-                     if obj.data and hasattr(obj.data, 'library') and obj.data.library and obj.data.library.filepath == filepath:
+-                         db_item = lib_item.linked_datablocks.add()
+-                         db_item.name = f"{obj.name} ({type(obj.data).__name__})"
+-                         db_item.type = "DATA"
+-                 
+-                 # Check other data types
+-                 for armature in bpy.data.armatures:
+-                     if hasattr(armature, 'library') and armature.library and armature.library.filepath == filepath:
+-                         db_item = lib_item.linked_datablocks.add()
+-                         db_item.name = armature.name
+-                         db_item.type = "ARMATURE"
+-                 
+-                 for mesh in bpy.data.meshes:
+-                     if hasattr(mesh, 'library') and mesh.library and mesh.library.filepath == filepath:
+-                         db_item = lib_item.linked_datablocks.add()
+-                         db_item.name = mesh.name
+-                         db_item.type = "MESH"
+-                 
+-                 for material in bpy.data.materials:
+-                     if hasattr(material, 'library') and material.library and material.library.filepath == filepath:
+-                         db_item = lib_item.linked_datablocks.add()
+-                         db_item.name = material.name
+-                         db_item.type = "MATERIAL"
++ 
+          
+          # Show detailed info
+```
+
+</details>
+
+---
+
+Perfect! Now the UI is much cleaner and more focused. The linked libraries section will show:
+
+## ✅ **Simplified Library Display:**
+
+1. **Library Name** - The filename of the .blend file
+2. **File Path** - Full path to the library file
+3. **Missing Status** - Red "MISSING" label with ERROR icon for broken links
+4. **Open Button** - Direct access to open each library file
+5. **Clean Layout** - No overwhelming lists of individual datablocks
+
+## <20><> **Benefits of This Approach:**
+
+- **Faster Scanning** - No need to collect hundreds of datablock names
+- **Cleaner UI** - Focus on what matters: library files and their status
+- **Better Performance** - Less memory usage and faster UI updates
+- **Easier Navigation** - Users can quickly see which libraries are missing and open them
+
+The extension now provides a clean, professional interface that shows you exactly what you need to know:
+- How many libraries are linked
+- Which ones are missing (highlighted in red)
+- Easy access to open any library file
+- No overwhelming detail that clutters the interface
+
+This is much more practical for real-world use where scenes can have hundreds or thousands of linked objects!
+
+---
+