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Hi everyone,
I’m currently using Nextcloud AIO with the workflow_script app to run external scripts when a file is created or updated.
However, I noticed something different from the documentation and the screenshots provided by the app developer.
In the documentation examples, when selecting “Run script” in the Flow configuration, there is usually a placeholder / hint in the input field showing how to enter the script path and variables (for example a sample command with placeholders like %f or similar variables).
On my installation, the Flow action can still be configured, but the placeholder / hint text does not appear at all in the command input field, so it is unclear how exactly the command should be formatted.
Environment
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OS (host): Ubuntu 25.04 (plucky)
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Kernel: Linux 6.14.0-35-generic x86_64
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Deployment: Nextcloud All-in-One (AIO) in Docker
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Docker containers (relevant):
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nextcloud-aio-mastercontainer→ image:ghcr.io/nextcloud-releases/all-in-one:latest- Ports:
80/tcp,8443/tcp,9000/tcp,0.0.0.0:8080->8080/tcp
- Ports:
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nextcloud-aio-apache→ image:ghcr.io/nextcloud-releases/aio-apache:latest- Ports:
80/tcp,127.0.0.1:11000->11000/tcp
- Ports:
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nextcloud-aio-nextcloud→ image:ghcr.io/nextcloud-releases/aio-nextcloud:latest- Ports:
9000/tcp
- Ports:
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nextcloud-aio-database→ image:ghcr.io/nextcloud-releases/aio-postgresql:latest- Ports:
5432/tcp(internal)
- Ports:
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nextcloud-aio-redis→ image:ghcr.io/nextcloud-releases/aio-redis:latest- Ports:
6379/tcp(internal)
- Ports:
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nextcloud-aio-talk→ image:ghcr.io/nextcloud-releases/aio-talk:latest- Ports:
0.0.0.0:3478->3478/tcp, 0.0.0.0:3478->3478/udp, :::3478->3478/tcp, :::3478->3478/udp
- Ports:
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plus other AIO containers:
nextcloud-aio-imaginary,nextcloud-aio-whiteboard,nextcloud-aio-notify-push,nextcloud-aio-onlyoffice
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Nextcloud version (from inside
nextcloud-aio-nextcloudcontainer):From
php occ status:- installed:
true - version:
32.0.6.1 - versionstring:
32.0.6 - maintenance:
false - needsDbUpgrade:
false
- installed:
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**PHP version (inside Nextcloud container):
PHP 8.3.30 (cli) (NTS) Zend Engine v4.3.30 with Zend OPcache v8.3.30 -
Workflow-related apps (from
occ app:list | grep -i workflow):- workflow_pdf_converter: 3.0.0 - workflow_script: 3.0.0 - workflow_script_ui_fix: 0.1.0 - workflowengine: 2.14.0 -
Log file:
data/nextcloud.log (exists, size ~250 KB)
If needed, I can provide specific log excerpts relevant to opening the Flow page or saving the Flow.
What I’m trying to do
I want to set up a Flow using the Workflow Script app so that Nextcloud will run a shell script when a file is created or updated.
According to the screenshots and documentation of the app, in the “Run script” action there should be a placeholder or example text in the input field showing how to specify the script path and placeholders (e.g. a sample command with %f etc.).
Actual behavior
- I go to Administration → Flow and create a new Flow.
- I configure for example:
- Trigger: File created / File updated
- Filter: Custom mimetype =
text/plain - Action: Run script (from the
workflow_scriptapp)
- The action shows a command input field, but:
- There is no placeholder / hint text inside the input field.
- It is just an empty field without any example of how to write the command or which variables (like
%f) are available.
So the workflow can be created, but I do not see the same helpful placeholder that is visible in the app’s documentation.
Expected behavior
- When choosing the “Run script” action, I expect the input field to show a placeholder / hint that indicates:
- a sample script path (e.g.
/path/to/script.sh %f), and/or - which placeholder variables are available (like
%ffor the file, etc.).
- a sample script path (e.g.
- This would make it clear how to format the command.
Questions
- Is this missing placeholder/hint expected behavior in recent versions of Nextcloud or the
workflow_scriptapp? - Could this be related to:
- my Nextcloud version (32.0.6),
- the workflow_script version (3.0.0),
- the additional
workflow_script_ui_fixapp, - or some missing configuration / dependency?
- Is there a known way to restore or enable the placeholder/hint in the Run script input field?
If screenshots or log snippets would help, I can provide them as well. Thanks in advance for any guidance!
The Basics
- Nextcloud Server version (e.g., 29.x.x):
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- Operating system and version (e.g., Ubuntu 24.04):
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- Web server and version (e.g, Apache 2.4.25):
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- Reverse proxy and version _(e.g. nginx 1.27.2)
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- PHP version (e.g, 8.3):
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- When did this problem seem to first start?
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- Installation method (e.g. AlO, NCP, Bare Metal/Archive, etc.)
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Summary of the issue you are facing:
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Steps to replicate it (hint: details matter!):
Log entries
Nextcloud
Please provide the log entries from your Nextcloud log that are generated during the time of problem (via the Copy raw option from Administration settings->Logging screen or from your nextcloud.log located in your data directory). Feel free to use a pastebin/gist service if necessary.
PASTE HERE
Web Browser
If the problem is related to the Web interface, open your browser inspector Console and Network tabs while refreshing (reloading) and reproducing the problem. Provide any relevant output/errors here that appear.
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Web server / Reverse Proxy
The output of your Apache/nginx/system log in /var/log/____:
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Configuration
Nextcloud
The output of occ config:list system or similar is best, but, if not possible, the contents of your config.php file from /path/to/nextcloud is fine (make sure to remove any identifiable information!):
PASTE HERE
Apps
The output of occ app:list (if possible).
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