I understand that due to security reasons a browser doesn't allow me to access the full path of a file when selected via FileBrowser in a file input field.
Still, I am facing a problem where this feature is needed. Maybe someone can provide an alternative solution where I don't have to reinvent any wheels.
The situation is as follows.
- The backend and the operating user have both access to the same filesystem.
- The user has to pick one or multiple file location/s and inform the backend.
- The backend will then schedule a task.
- Meanwhile the file contents may be altered by the user but the location will remain the same.
- The users browser is under our control. So we could use extensions if needed.
Questions
- Is there any Chrome option that would circumvent the security barrier and allow me to access the full path?
- Is there any helpful Chrome extension out there?
- Is there any known alternative solution or "best practice" advise to this problem?