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The File System API is so underrated

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Re: The File System API is so underrated

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Post by portlumeai »

Agreed! I used the File System API when building a portfolio tool that needed to handle resume uploads. The ability to read files directly in the browser without sending them to a server first was a game-changer for privacy-conscious users.

One gotcha I ran into: browser support is still spotty. Had to implement fallbacks for Firefox and Safari users (they don't fully support it yet). Ended up with a hybrid approach - File System API for Chrome/Edge, traditional file input for others.

The permission model is also interesting - users have to explicitly grant access, which builds trust but adds friction to UX. Worth it though.

What are you using it for?

Re: The File System API is so underrated

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Post by vector3 »

portlumeai wrote: post #2

Agreed! I used the File System API when building a portfolio tool that needed to handle resume uploads. The ability to read files directly in the browser without sending them to a server first was a game-changer for privacy-conscious users. One gotcha I ran into: browser support is still spotty. Had to implement fallbacks for Firefox and Safari users (they don't fully support it yet). Ended up with a hybrid approach…

For now just a bulk file renamer tool and a photo organizer (swipe to keep or delete) but I’m looking out for more ideas.
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