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[Bug] missing xdg_foreign support

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#4,114 opened on Dec 7, 2023

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Description

Bug Description

when try to export markdown or change the data dir, the dialog not display, report following err:


(AppFlowy:4539): Gdk-WARNING **: 11:21:23.973: Server is missing xdg_foreign support
  2023-12-07 11:33:07 ERROR  Uncaught platform error
    at dart-ffi/src/lib.rs:156

How to Reproduce

i'm on void linux. and dwl and wayland.

just click the button for chane data dir, or click share markdown.

maybe some lib needed ? i don't know which one it is.

is it possible to use the commen way like other apps use (eg. chromium, gedit....) ? they could open the filechoose dialog correctlly.

Expected Behavior

file choose dialog appears.

Operating System

void-linux

AppFlowy Version(s)

0.3.8

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Tech stack
rustflutter
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Familiarity with RustUnderstanding of Flutter platform channelsKnowledge of XDG desktop portals
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
The bug manifests in dart ffi/src/lib.rs at line 156, where a platform error occurs due to missing xdg foreign support on Wayland. Investigate how AppFlowy currently implements file dialogs on Linux, possibly via Flutter's default file dialog or a custom plugin. The fix may involve integrating with the xdg foreign protocol or using a fallback like GTK's file chooser. Check the Flutter documentation for Linux shell integration and the xdg desktop portal API.
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