Open from file:// save to local host folder and filename

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#1

Foks, Having recently opened State of Play of Timimi after Chrome changes August 2025 and asking not for speculation, I have had an idea that may help simplify the use of wikis stored and opened on/from the local file system.

Thus here is my speculative approach.

What if have a local host save mechanisium such that wikis can be double clicked to open in a browser but once in the browser a save can be set to use a localhost\fildername\filename to save.

  • In reality it is saving to the same location but retains its file:// protocol path in the browser and the related permissions.
  • That is it is the only the save that needs know about the local server.
  • I can use naming standards to have the wikis translate their path/file address into one of localhost/folder/file address.
    • Idealy at an address other than 127.0.0.1 to leave this for other servers that get installed eg 127.200.10.8 and undoubtedly host on that address.
  • Once opened at this bespoke localhost address make it easy for the user to bookmark it and continue to use it from the server but never stopping it being opened from the file address.

Am I dreaming?

#2

What you describe exactly is: Use WebDAV for saving a single file wiki

#3

This says “WebDAV server url”, not a file:// address.

Also there are a number of webdav servers named. Which would do this, if any?

I am suggesting if open on file:// save to webdav with path used.

#4

If you can convince browser vendors to allow it - fine. They all blocked that option.