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Security Limitations and Technical Implementation of Directory Choosers in HTML Pages
This article provides an in-depth exploration of the security limitations and technical challenges in implementing directory choosers within HTML pages. Due to browser security policies, pure HTML/JavaScript cannot directly access the complete directory structure of a user's file system. The paper analyzes the limitations of traditional file input elements, explains the working principles of the webkitdirectory attribute and its compatibility in modern browsers, and discusses emerging Directory Picker APIs. By comparing the advantages and disadvantages of different technical solutions, it offers guidance for developers to choose appropriate approaches in various scenarios.