Files: improve sharing flow from IPFS Companion

[lidel]

Motivation

When user imports file to IPFS via browser extension, we now open it in Web UI by default (#810).

The problem is that the user flow in the extension is centered around sharing:

However after import is finished, user is presented with directory listing in Web UI and needs to manually click on context menu → Share link:

At this point, dialog with shareable URL is displayed:

This is not the best.

Improvement proposal

Save user 2-3 clicks and improve the flow around quick sharing.
I want to get Sharing link as soon as possible, but also be able to manage imported file if I wish (rename etc).

Technical implementation

Some ideas:

• Browser extension would open #/share-files/{path} after successful import
  • There should be a way for IPFS Companion to open imported resource (directory or a single file) in Web UI in a way that automatically displays the sharing prompt (the prompt can be dismissed and then user gets the regular directory listing).
  • This could be as easy as adding a new #/share-files/ route which redirects to #/files/ but sets some flag that triggers sharing dialog for requested directory.
• We could simply copy to clipboard automatically, and display ephemeral message that link is already in clipboard