The File System API is so underrated
4 months ago
- #File System API
- #Web Development
- #Browser Utilities
- The File System API is underrated and underutilized.
- Small utility apps, typically downloaded as freeware, could run in the browser using this API.
- Examples include a bulk file renamer and a swipe-to-delete photo curator.
- The API is capable, with features like FileSystemObserver for real-time file tracking.
- Combining it with WebAssembly could replicate many desktop utilities.
- Lack of popularity may stem from distrust in browser file access.