Cloud Integration For Desktop

This proposal aims to implement a functional cloud storage integration for VLC Media Player using libcloudstorage Although the open merge request (!7526) introduces basic components such as service discovery and access modules, testing shows that the integration is not usable due to issues in authentication flow, threading, and state handling. For example, authentication cannot be triggered properly from the UI due to preparsing constraints, and token persistence issues lead to repeated login attempts. This project focuses on completing and correcting the integration so that users can reliably browse and access cloud storage within VLC. The work includes restructuring the authentication flow to work correctly with VLC’s threading model, fixing token storage and session handling, and ensuring proper navigation after login. In addition, necessary updates will be made in libcloudstorage to address outdated API usage and improve compatibility with current cloud providers. Testing will be included to validate authentication, directory access, and overall integration stability. By the end of the project, users will be able to log in once, browse their cloud directories, and stream media files directly within VLC.