nextcloud / nextcloud/files_lock
.xlsx files created in WebDAV folders are automatically locked
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- Dominant language
- JavaScript
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Description
When I create an .xlsx file inside a WebDAV folder in Nextcloud, the file is automatically locked by the Files Lock app. This prevents any changes to the file, even by the user who created it.
Steps to reproduce:
- Access a WebDAV folder in Nextcloud.
- Create a new .xlsx file (e.g., using Microsoft Excel).
- Attempt to make changes to the newly created file.
Expected behavior:
The .xlsx file should be created without being locked, allowing normal edits by the user.
Observed behavior:
The file is automatically locked, and it is not possible to make changes to it.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reproducing the issue through a WebDAV folder with a newly created .xlsx file, then trace how the Files Lock app handles file creation and locking. Done means the created file is not automatically locked and remains editable by its creator, while existing locking behavior continues to work.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- backend
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100