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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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Contributor guide

Research direction
Investigate why xdg foreign is missing on Wayland and find a fallback or alternative method to display file dialogs without it. Check if Flutter's file picker or Rust's backend can use a different approach like xdg desktop portal.
Tech stack
rustdartflutter
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.
1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
WaylandLinuxRust
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65