MicrosoftEdge / MicrosoftEdge/WebView2Feedback

[Problem/Bug]: Custom schemes don't work with the js fetch() api

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Description

What happened?

I you register a custom scheme and try to use it with the js fetch() api you get an unauthorized error in js
fetch('custom://dir/file.html');

Importance

Moderate. My app's user experience is affected, but still usable.

Runtime Channel

Stable release (WebView2 Runtime)

Runtime Version

No response

SDK Version

No response

Framework

Win32

Operating System

Windows 10

OS Version

No response

Repro steps

Register a custom scheme and try to use it with fetch() js API

Repros in Edge Browser

Not Applicable

Regression

No, this never worked

Last working version (if regression)

No response

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reproducing the Win32 WebView2 case from the issue: register a custom scheme, then call fetch('custom://dir/file.html') and capture the unauthorized response. Trace the custom-scheme registration and fetch handling; done means fetch succeeds for registered custom schemes without the unauthorized error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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