nextcloud / nextcloud/files_emailviewer

wkhtmltopdf is EOL and unavailable for current distros

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Feature request

Which Nextcloud Version are you currently using: 30

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

Wkhtmltopdf is based on an ancient version of qtwebkit and is itself EOL. The latest stable release is from 2020, the Github repository has been archived in August 2023. No packages are available for current versions of Debian, Alpine or Ubuntu (or any other for that matter).

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Please use a backend that is actively maintained and is available as an official package for Debian, Ubuntu and other major distros.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points; start by locating the wkhtmltopdf integration and reviewing how rendering is invoked. Compare maintained alternatives with official packages for Debian, Ubuntu, Alpine, and other major distributions. Done means an alternative is integrated and its supported distribution availability is verified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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