nextcloud / nextcloud/groupfolders

Uninstalling should clean-up `__groupfolders` folder

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Description

I just removed (not just disabled, REMOVED) the Group Folders app from my nextCloud 13 lab, and the "__groupfolders" folder still exists. But it is in-fact empty.

This should be removed when removing the app, at least when the folder is completely empty.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the Group Folders app's removal handling and how it manages the __groupfolders folder. Verify that uninstalling removes the folder when it is empty while preserving it when it contains files, then check the relevant tests or add coverage for both cases.

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Tech stack
php
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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