nextcloud / nextcloud/server

Enable/Disable demo files

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Description

Every time you add a new user, they get a bunch of files put into their personal folder. That is not too practical. I always have to tell them to delete those files and folders...

It would be cool to be able to disable this feature or disable it when I add a new user.

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Research direction

The issue names no files or tests. Start by locating the user-creation flow that adds demo files, then determine where the requested global or per-user setting belongs. Done means new users no longer receive those files when the feature is disabled, with the requested scope clearly defined and covered by verification.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
backend, cloud
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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