nextcloud / nextcloud/fulltextsearch
Inconsistent indexes between users for the same, shared directory
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Description
I have had this issue for a while now. Maybe since the beginning. I have an SMB mount (files_external) as a provider. That mount is shared between multiple users. When indexing completes, some users can find a doc while others cannot. After running index while passing the user and provider variables, the issue persists. What can I do to fix this?
note: I'd like to avoid a full reset and re-index as it will take me weeks to complete this.
Additionally, is there a way to reset the index on a single user?
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Research direction
No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reproducing indexing for a shared SMB files_external mount with multiple users, then trace how user and provider parameters affect indexed results. Done means the cause of inconsistent visibility is identified and a per-user reset or a documented alternative to a full re-index is established.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- php
- Domain
- search
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100