Datasette-Files Adds API And File Picker
The datasette-files plugin released a new version on March 31, 2026 to support integration with other plugins such as datasette-extract. The update adds owners_can_edit and owners_can_delete configs, scopes files-edit/files-delete to a new FileResource child of FileSourceResource, introduces a <datasette-file-picker> web component, and exposes a get_file Python API for programmatic file access. This enables easier cross-plugin file handling and UI reuse.
Scoring Rationale
Official plugin release adds tangible developer-facing API and UI components, making it directly actionable for Datasette plugin authors. Novelty is moderate and scope is limited to the Datasette ecosystem, while credibility and actionability are high; coverage is concise so score is adjusted modestly.
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Sources
- Read OriginalRelease: datasette-files 0.1a3simonwillison.net
