nextcloud / nextcloud/forms

Add export/import functionality for forms (transferability)

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Since Jun 4, 2026.

  • #3380 by @timedin-de — open
1. to develop enhancement feature: 📑 form creation
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Description

Nextcloud (please complete the following information):

  • Nextcloud-Version: 25.0.2
  • Forms-Version: 3.0.1

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I cannot transfer a form from one Nextcloud instance to another.

Describe the solution you'd like
I would like to be able to export a form (or all forms or selected forms) to an editable file, e. g., XML or JSON, and then import the form(s) via that file into another or even the same Nextcloud instance.

Describe alternatives you've considered
None

Additional context
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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reviewing the existing form data model and the APIs used to create and load forms, then determine the export format and import behavior. Done means forms can be exported and imported across Nextcloud instances without losing their editable structure.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
full-stack
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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