nextcloud / nextcloud/server

Auto-select and navigate to newly created directories during upload

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Description

When uploading files, users frequently need to create a new directory to store those files. Currently, after creating a new directory, the file manager view remains in the parent folder, requiring the user to manually scroll through and select the newly created directory from the updated list. On mobile devices, this extra step creates significant friction and breaks the upload workflow.

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When a user creates a new directory—especially while in an active upload context or upload modal—the application should automatically change focus and navigate directly into the newly created directory. Any active upload selection or staged upload process should immediately target this new location.

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Research direction

No files or tests are named in the issue. Start by tracing the file manager's directory-creation flow and the active upload or upload-modal flow, then verify the behavior on desktop and mobile. Done means a newly created directory receives focus, navigation enters it, and any staged upload targets it.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, php
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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