nextcloud / nextcloud/server

Files Search results more hint location for similar names

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0. Needs triage design enhancement feature: files
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
The new search in Nextcloud 32 is great for files.
However, you now return very similar names, and it is very difficult to know which files you are actually looking for.

Describe the solution you'd like
I would like to see the location of the file to know which file is where to know more of the context.
Some solution that i would consider
Maybe a tooltip on hoover/ the location of the file in an extra column / automatic tagging with location /

Describe alternatives you've considered
=> Reduce duplicating files on insert as attachement

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reviewing the Files Search results in Nextcloud 32 and comparing the proposed tooltip, extra column, and location-tagging options. Done should make similarly named files distinguishable by their locations, with the chosen interaction defined.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, php
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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