I am writing a file provider extension for Finder. I have things working to some extent and I want to add context menu which will
1/ Open an HTTP URL based on the item selected. However, this is not allowed in the code as there is no context for it to open the URL 2/ Documentation (sparse) online talks about the FileProvider UI Extension but that does not seem to be a target 3/ If I use the FinderSyncExtension, it seems it is not fully reliable with the NSReplicatedFileProviderExtenion, as that extension takes precedence and the FinderSyncExtension is not enabled.
My question, what is the best way for the FileProviderExtension to do some UI work? like open a URL, show alert messages etc?
Adding a custom action for an NSFileProviderReplicatedExtension is discussed here. The implementation is demonstrated in the Apple sample as well.
Best,
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Ziqiao Chen
Worldwide Developer Relations.