RocketChat / RocketChat/Rocket.Chat

Download link leads to web version of chat instead of download attachment immediately

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Description

Steps to reproduce:
  1. Recieve a file in direct mesages
  2. try to download it with clicking on it's name
  3. see web browser opens and asks you to authentificate
Expected behavior:

The attachment should load immediately

Actual behavior:

It opens redudant apps and asks for redudant actions

Server Setup Information:
  • Version of Rocket.Chat Server: 6.5.0 (1597)
  • Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS
  • Deployment Method: snap
  • Number of Running Instances: 1
  • DB Replicaset Oplog:
  • NodeJS Version:
  • MongoDB Version:
Client Setup Information
  • Desktop App or Browser Version: 3.9.11
  • Operating System: windows 11

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Research direction

Reproduce the direct-message attachment behavior in the Rocket.Chat desktop app on Windows 11, using the reported 3.9.11 version. Trace what happens when the attachment name is clicked and compare it with the expected immediate download; done means the attachment downloads without opening the web version or requesting another authentication step.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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