Elfinder access related folder structure for each logged in user

[siberfx]

guys I've been spending sometime about restricting folder structure for the logged in users id based, but I cant achieve it somehow, is there anyone worked with this feature of elfinder ?
I have a static method that I initialize from the controller where I use this settings ( tried with appserviceprovider too but no success )

so the code sample is as below;

if (backpack_auth()->check()) {
            $user = backpack_user()->id;

    config([
        'elfinder.roots' => [
            [
                'driver'        => 'LocalFileSystem',
                'path'          => storage_path("user/{$user}"),
                'URL'           => url("storage/user/{$user}"),
                'accessControl' => function ($attr, $path, $data, $volume) use ($user ) {
                    $userFolder = storage_path("user/{$user}");
                    $result = strpos($path, $userFolder) === 0 ? null : !($attr == 'read' || $attr == 'write');
                    Log::info("ElFinder Access Control: ", compact('attr', 'path', 'result'));
                    return $result;
                },
            ],
        ],
    ]);
    Log::info("ElFinder roots config set: ", config('elfinder.roots'));
}

any help suggestions ?

[backpack-ai-bot[bot]]

Your question is about restricting folder access in elFinder for logged-in users in Backpack. This is a relevant topic for Backpack, so I'll do my best to answer based on the available information.

The approach you're taking to configure elFinder roots dynamically based on the logged-in user is generally correct. However, there are a few things to consider:

1. Timing: Configuring elFinder in a controller method might be too late in the request lifecycle. It's better to set this configuration earlier.

2. Configuration method: Instead of using config(), you might want to use the elFinder-specific configuration options.

3. Access control: Your access control function looks correct, but make sure the paths are consistent.

Here's a suggestion based on the available information:

1. In your config/elfinder.php file, you can set up a dynamic configuration like this:

'roots' => [
    [
        'driver' => 'LocalFileSystem',
        'path' => storage_path('user/' . (backpack_user() ? backpack_user()->id : '')),
        'URL' => url('storage/user/' . (backpack_user() ? backpack_user()->id : '')),
        'accessControl' => 'App\Http\Middleware\ElfinderAccess::checkAccess',
    ],
],

2. Create a middleware app/Http/Middleware/ElfinderAccess.php:

<?php
namespace App\Http\Middleware;

class ElfinderAccess
{
    public static function checkAccess($attr, $path, $data, $volume)
    {
        $user = backpack_user();
        if (!$user) {
            return false;
        }
        
        $userFolder = storage_path("user/{$user->id}");
        return strpos($path, $userFolder) === 0 ? null : !($attr == 'read' || $attr == 'write');
    }
}

3. Make sure to register this middleware in your app/Http/Kernel.php file.

This approach is based on the suggestions found in the Github issue about elFinder access control and another issue about restricting elFinder access.

Remember to create the necessary folders in your storage directory for each user.

If this doesn't solve your problem, you might need to provide more details about your specific setup and where exactly you're encountering issues. The Backpack community forum might also be a good place to ask for more specific help.

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Relevant sources:

Github Issue (open): [Feature Request] Browser field: restrict to subdirectories
Github Issue (closed): Can not pass variable to Config::set in elfinder
Github Issue (closed): How to extend elfinder
How to forbid to create and upload folders to file manager
Github Issue (closed): Install Problem
Github Issue (closed): How to Access Data / Field just One User
Github Issue (closed): Auth::check() returns false on ElFinder
Github Issue (closed): Cant access elfinder after fresh install
Github Issue (closed): [4.x]Documentation Missing: Backpack Crud Elfinder show folders only for each crud
Github Issue (closed): [ASK] Data based on user login

[jcastroa87]

Due to not activity, I will close this issue, but please feel free to re-open or create a new one if needed.

Cheers.

[siberfx]

that solution did not help at all