nextcloud / nextcloud/server

Rename multiple folders and change the name of a shared folder

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Description

Hello,

I have two suggestions for improving Nextcloud:

The ability to rename multiple folders simultaneously instead of doing each one individually. Currently, batch renaming is not supported, which makes managing many folders cumbersome.

When a folder's name is changed, users who already have access and have it open do not see the updated name immediately. To reflect the change, I have to remove and reassign their permissions, which is inefficient.

Please consider adding these features to enhance usability and administrative convenience.

Thank you.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. First separate the batch-folder-renaming request from the shared-folder name-refresh request, then locate the relevant folder and sharing flows; done would require both behaviors to work without manually reassigning permissions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, php
Domain
authorization, full-stack
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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