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Attach Directory doesn't navigate to the parent directory when opened from a blob SAS direct link

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Description

Storage Explorer Version

1.46.0

Regression From

1.43.0

Architecture

arm64

Storage Explorer Build Number

20260918.10

Platform

All

OS Version

Windows 11 arm64/Windows 11 x64/MacOS Tahoe 26.7 /Linux Ubuntu 22.04

Bug Description

When opening a SAS direct link that points directly to a blob, selecting Attach Directory opens the blob file instead of its parent directory.

Resource Types

Blobs, ADLS Gen2 blobs

Authentication Method

Sign in

Connection Type

No response

Steps to Reproduce
  1. Launch storage explorer.
  2. Expand one storage account -> Blob Contaienrs.
  3. Create a blob container -> Upload one blob.
  4. Generate a SAS URL for the blob container.
  5. Convert it to a SAS direct link (storageexplorer://...) -> Add the blob name to it.
  6. Go to File -> Open Direct Link.
  7. Paste the SAS direct link.
  8. In the dialog, select Attach Directory.
  9. Observe the attached resource.
Actual Experience

The path remains at the blob level.

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Expected Experience

Should attach to the directory folder instead of the blob.

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Additional Context

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  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start at File → Open Direct Link and trace the Attach Directory handling for a storageexplorer:// SAS link that targets a blob. Reproduce with a blob and its parent container, then verify that Attach Directory selects the parent directory rather than the blob for Blob and ADLS Gen2 resources.

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Assessment

Tech stack
azure
Domain
cloud, desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
68/100

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