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Automatically create albums in Memories based on Nextcloud folder structure #1467

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@kaushikatul

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Yes. I use Nextcloud to organize my photos into folders like Vacations/2024/Paris, Family/Events, and Nature. While the Memories app displays these folders, I would like each folder to be automatically recognized as an album in the Memories (or Photos) interface, without needing to manually create them.

Describe the solution you'd like
I’d like an option in Memories to:
Automatically create albums based on the existing Nextcloud folder structure
Optionally allow users to select the base path (e.g., Photos/) from which albums should be generated
Automatically update those albums if new photos are added to the corresponding folder
Maintain folder names as album titles for clarity

Describe alternatives you've considered
Manually creating albums via the Memories or Photos interface, which is tedious for users with large libraries

Additional context
This would greatly help users who have already organized their media libraries in folders and want to take advantage of the Memories app’s features without duplicating effort. Making it an optional or opt-in setting could ensure compatibility with users who prefer manual album creation.

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