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Enhanced Simple FS implemneted?

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Type of Suggestion

Reporting a mistake

Relevant Documentation Links

https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/latest/developer_manual/basics/storage/appdata.html#the-simple-filesystem

Summary

Is the SimpleFS still restricted to one level of folder depth?

Details

According to the current docs, the app data is (per app) consisting of one root holding many folders each holding only files. The current interface on the server indicates that folders can themself hold other folders rendering a recursive tree-like structure possible.

So, @nextcloud/server, I would ask for clarification (here in the chat) about the current possible limitations of the app data interface. Then, the documentation can be adopted accordingly.

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Research direction

Start with the linked Simple Filesystem documentation and inspect ISimpleFolder.php at the referenced lines. Confirm with the Nextcloud server maintainers whether nested folders are supported; once clarified, update the appdata documentation to describe the actual folder-depth limitation or recursive structure, and verify the revised wording against the interface.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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