#1345·simplewall

[Feature] A fix for apps using dynamic/temporary paths - (& apps installed via scoop)

Author: t3diumCreated Dec 15, 2022Updated Sep 9, 2026
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App version

latest

Problem you are trying to solve

When updating apps installed using scoop, a package manager, since they're portable apps (with a folder named current, symlinking to the newest portable files), when updating the folder named after the version number changes, and simplewall re-prompts for allowing/disallowing internet access.

Suggested solution

For simplewall to detect scoop apps, and set rules for the symlinks (permanent) and not the specific file within the version folder (which changes).

Edit: Or more generally, for simplewall to allow users to set rules for symlinks/shortcuts. Apps may set start menu or desktop shortcuts, and these should remain in a fixed/permanent position.

Screenshots / Drawings / Technical details

Example of what scoop's file hierarchy looks like:

ApplicationFrameHost_OOmzGRLg5Y ApplicationFrameHost_ilCUSF7tYZ

symlink'd exe to the current version's exe ApplicationFrameHost_h1nPOxUHeL