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[photos] [desktop] HTML files open in the Ente app on Linux

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#7343 opened on Oct 6, 2025

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Description

Description

Upstream issue (with some workarounds): https://github.com/electron/electron/issues/20382

Version

v1.7.4

What product are you using?

Ente Photos

What platform are you using?

Desktop - Linux

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
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
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.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of ElectronLinux file associations
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Investigate the Electron app's main process code to understand how file associations are configured. Reference the upstream Electron issue (https://github.com/electron/electron/issues/20382) for known workarounds. Test on Linux to reproduce the issue and apply a fix that prevents HTML files from opening in the app, such as disabling the default handler or using a custom protocol.