nextcloud / nextcloud/groupfolders

Group Folder permission is not aligned with Share Folder

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Description

Expected result:

  • user can only upload file, but not able to change and modify.

Issue:

  • Group folder do not have "Change" permission flag.

Cause:

  • Group folder cannot able to create file only.
  • Group folder's file can modify because permission has "Write" to upload a file.

Ultimate goal:

  • same function as shared folder, but prevent user remove the folder itself.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by tracing Group Folder permission handling and comparing it with Share Folder behavior; verify that users can upload files, cannot modify them, and cannot remove the folder itself while the permission flags remain consistent.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
authorization
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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