OctoPrint / OctoPrint/OctoPrint

[Request] Allow to bookmark the current location in the files explorer

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

I have most of my gcodes organized in folders (by project). To make it easier to access a particular folder/project, it would be convenient to create a browser bookmark that opens that folder directly within OctoPrint.

Describe the solution you'd like

Including the folder/object identifier into the URL (as a query param, something like folder_id=4197efa4-d60f-49f3-9846-bcef1291197f) would suffice. Then, by visiting the https://octopi.local/?folder_id=4197efa4-d60f-49f3-9846-bcef1291197f URL, I would be redirected to the specified folder inside OctoPrint.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Some kind of "bookmarks plugin" for the OctoPrint. As I typically work on multiple projects, having quick access to recent (work in progress) projects would be great. Once a project is completed, I could easily remove it from the bookmarks. I prefer not to delete the related folder/gcode files since I may need to reprint the project at a later time.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by tracing the files explorer's current folder navigation and URL handling; done means a browser bookmark opens the specified folder directly.

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Assessment

Domain
frontend, web-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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