nextcloud / nextcloud/server

Allow groupname autocompletion in sharing field

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0. Needs triage enhancement feature: file sidebar feature: sharing
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Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I am always frustrated when I start writing a groupname in the sharing field and no autocompletion appears. I always have to type the exact groupname, e.g. "Engineering" with upper case "E" and type the full groupname.

Describe the solution you'd like
I'd like to have groupname autocompletion if enbale in the sharing settings.

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Research direction

Start with the sharing field and sharing settings described in the issue, then trace how group names are currently resolved and displayed. Confirm that enabled sharing settings allow case-insensitive group-name suggestions, and verify the behavior in the sharing UI.

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Assessment

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

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