sindresorhus/caprine

[flatpak] Files (images) dragged from file manager to Caprine are not accessible

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#1,904 opened on Sep 4, 2022

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Description

When installed via flatpak, Caprine will appear to accept images dragged from a file manager such as Thunar, but the files themselves will be "broken image" icons. If sent as part of a message, the recipient does not receive the intended images.

OS: Linux / Pop!_OS 22.04 Caprine: 2.56.1 File Manager: Thunar 4.16.10 Flatpak: 1.12.7

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Research direction
The issue is that dragging files from a file manager (e.g., Thunar) into Caprine on flatpak results in broken images. Likely cause: flatpak sandboxing restricts access to the dragged file paths. Need to investigate the main process file (e.g., src/main/index.ts) where the drag and drop event is handled, and check if the file path is being resolved correctly. Also verify if the flatpak permission for host filesystem access is required. Reference similar issues in other Electron flatpak apps.
Tech stack
typescriptelectron
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.
Stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
basic Electron knowledgeflatpak sandboxing awareness
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30