@swelljoe That file access problem sounds like the classic sandboxed package issue. Can't recall if it's Snap or AppImage that does it, though.*
Whichever one it is, there's an arcane command - or a GUI/TUI - that can change the access settings for individual packages.
*Sorry, it's been so long since I've used either package type that my memory is rusty. Both make me nope out. 😅