i wanna replace content hub with "workspace"
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basically a drop in replacement and filler for all the missing system features and background task UT desperately needs
i need feedback on what people actually need so i can add features and better work flow i have a prototype but im still working on it
current features:
System broker for Ubuntu Touch
Root/admin service mode for system-level tasks
Local REST API for app-to-app communication
Developer/API tab with copy-and-paste examples
Built-in API documentation for third-party app developers
Content Hub replacement/bridge
Supports older Ubuntu.Content Content Hub flows
Supports newer Lomiri.Content Content Hub flows
Source, destination, and share transfer handling
Background task delegation
Task queue and task status tracking
Bridge callbacks for real-time app/system events
Local app/service registry
File broker for handing files between apps
Notification bridge
CUPS printer support
Printer discovery/listing
Add IPP/IPP Everywhere printers
Set default printer
Print local files through CUPS
View print jobs
Cancel print jobs
Root-mode installer and uninstaller scripts
Root daemon systemd service
Loopback-only local API by default
API token helper script
Command-line control tool: workspacectl
System status and health checks
Doctor/test scripts for API, CUPS, packaging, and deployment
Logs view in the app UI
Settings screen for Workspace service options
Phone-friendly responsive layout
Desktop/convergence-friendly wider layout
Scrollable navigation on smaller screens
Transparent glass-style tiles
Animated background visible through UI cards
Ubuntu Touch themed dark/orange/purple interface
Packaged as an unconfined/admin-oriented Click app
Includes QML, JavaScript, Python, Bash, and C++ client examples
Includes release notes, security notes, architecture docs, and production checklist -
@developerbayman dunno about a lot of that, but some things I notice that are missing: xdg handling, IPC over dbus for confined apps, auto fill API.
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@projectmoon yes this is what im talking about thank you i will add to the list
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