nextcloud / nextcloud/recognize

Ability to restrict scanning to a single folder

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enhancement
Dominant language
PHP
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Avg merge
1d 4h
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Description

Describe the feature you'd like to request

Instead of manually creating .nomedia files, it should be possible to restrict the scan to a folder.

Describe the solution you'd like

Create a section the admin panel to specify the folders/

Describe alternatives you've considered

There is no alternatives to my request.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Start by locating the admin panel and the scan workflow, then clarify how folders should be specified and whether nested folders are included. Done means an administrator can configure a folder and scans omit media outside the configured scope.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
full-stack
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
28/100

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