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MDN Web Docs: Navigator share method
Documents navigator.share as a secure-context method that invokes the device native share mechanism, requires valid supported data and user activation, and can fail because of permissions, unsupported files, cancellation, or unavailable targets.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share dialog | Choose share dialog when the primary task is sharing a specific object by recipients, groups, link scope, role, notification, copy-link, native share, or access-management controls. | Opening the dialog identifies the object and fetches current access before presenting share controls. | MDN documents navigator.share secure-context, activation, data, permission, cancellation, and unsupported-data constraints. |
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- Share dialog vs invite user vs object picker vs modal dialog
MDN documents the native navigator.share method and its activation, data, permission, and failure constraints.
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