nextcloud / nextcloud/forms

Prefill fields from url-parameters

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Description

Nextcloud (please complete the following information):

  • Nextcloud-Version: [e.g. 20.0.0]
  • Forms-Version: [e.g. 2.0.4]

Hello
it is possible to send values for a Form via get?
I have a form with the field name and I want to create a link like
/index.php/apps/forms/eQHeX2MT6MbfErg4zwztzf?name=Anton

it is possible?
Thank you

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Research direction

Start at the Forms app URL route shown in the issue and trace how the form fields are initialized from the request. Define how matching query parameters should prefill fields, then verify the behavior with a link such as ?name=Anton and confirm normal form entry still works.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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