Hi guys

Is there any way to access Nextcloud files (self hosted) in a file manager just like a regular directory or remote location? So the way iCloud or Dropbox allow you to access files and use them for example to upload them in a browser. So far I only managed to access the files in the Nextcloud WebUI or via the command line (but then a resync is necessary).

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

  • barbara@lemmy.mlEnglish
    11·
    2 months ago

    KDE and GNOME have that built in. You can add it via webdav to nautilus or gnome-files

    • Successful_Try543@feddit.deEnglish
      2·
      2 months ago

      That would not be equivalent to ‘remote location’, as the files would be stored locally on your computer and being synced with the cloud.

      • Dalraz@lemmy.caEnglish
        6·
        2 months ago

        The nextcloud client has the option to setup the folder as a virtual folder. this wouldn’t sync the files locally but would download them on first access, kind of like how OneDrive works. Would this not work for OP or did I miss read

        • archer@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
          2·
          2 months ago

          I think this is it but I can’t find this option in the settings.

          • archer@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
            4·
            2 months ago

            OK so I managed to enable it! :) Thanks for everyone suggestions.

            If you have the same issue and find this thread later: on a regular install, open /home/yourusername/.config/Nextcloud/nextcloud.cfg with a text editor. On flatpak, open /home/yourusername/.var/app/com.nextcloud.desktopclient.nextcloud/config/Nextcloud/nextcloud.cfg. Add the line showExperimentalOptions=true under the general section. Restart Nextcloud desktop and delete the current synchronization destionation. Readd it and you’ll see the option to use virtual files. Confirm that it’s experimental and you’re done.

    • archer@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
      2·
      2 months ago

      I did but that’s only syncing one folder if I’m not mistaken. I want to see everything though and if I make changes to files these changes should be synced back to the cloud.

      • cron@feddit.deEnglish
        21·
        2 months ago

        That’s exactly what the nextcloud desktop app does.

        • archer@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
          1·
          2 months ago

          Maybe I’m using the wrong one? Mine just sits in the task bar and displays the sync status and “helpful” app recommendations. I want to see the files though (in Dolphin for example)…

          • archer@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
            2·
            2 months ago

            I figured I might have a wrong version or something so I went ahead and grabbed the one off of flathub, but that’s the same one. It syncs everything to one folder on the disk but only until the disk is full. I kinda wanted something like iCloud that would show everthing but only download on demand (so it doesn’t take up all the space).

      • JJLinux@lemmy.mlEnglish
        2·
        2 months ago

        On Linux KDE you just add your instance and login account to online accounts, and it gives you files, contacts and calendar. On Mac, sorry, no idea.

  • Damage@feddit.itEnglish
    2·
    2 months ago

    Wait you mean without file synchronization?

    WITH file synchronization you’d use nextcloud-client, obviously, otherwise I think GNOME file manager can connect to a nextcloud instance and browse files without downloading them

  • rtxn@lemmy.worldEnglish
    22·
    2 months ago

    I haven’t tried, but you might be able to set up a samba share that points to /var/www/nextcloud-data/USER/files, just make sure that it uses the www-data user.

    • VonReposti@feddit.dkEnglish
      3·
      2 months ago

      Nextcloud won’t be able to recognise new files if you do it that way. A full scan will be needed before they’ll show up in the web app.

    • rambos@lemm.eeEnglish
      11·
      2 months ago

      Yeah, that will work. It sounds like answer to OPs question, but I have no clue why would someone need that unless there is no client app for that device.