DatAnswers Chrome Local File Opener

Open files on your local area network using Chrome

DatAnswers Chrome Local File Opener Extension

The 'DatAnswers Chrome Local File Opener' is a Chrome extension specifically designed for DatAnswers users. It allows you to open files and folders in UNC format through Chrome, which typically restricts this function. The extension checks the validity of the links generated by DatAnswers before opening, offering a solution for accessing UNC format files on local networks.

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Extension stats

By: varonis.com

Users: 3,000+

Rating: 3.25

(16)

Version: 1.70 (Last updated: 2023-12-14)

Creation date: 2020-03-18

Host permissions:

file:///*
http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 73.26K

Email: dl*****@varonis.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 16,666 ▲ 13

Other rankings

#4185 in Tools ▲ 2 #40 in file keyword 36 ▼ 2

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Allows local area network file access (as implied by description)
Facilitates opening files directly from the browser

Cons

Does not work as intended for most users
Difficult to upload files from local PC
Extension often grayed out or unresponsive
Misleading functionality regarding local file access
Users report it as worse than useless

Most mentioned

Doesn't work correctly
Better not to download
Wasted time and effort
Grayed out extension issue
Described functionalities are misleading

User reviews

it sucks doesnt even work no way possible to use sucks whoever reads this do not download

FROZØH, 2022-02-16

So Far, So Bad...I can't even find a way to upload the file from my LOCAL PC. This app can, per the Extensions setup page, " read and change all your data on websites you visit." NOT AT ALL WHAT I WANTED IT FOR - Worse than useless. Don't bother with this extension and you will be all the better for it.

Joe Ayeameye, 2021-04-23

didn't work correctly clicked the website and took me here very bad

Trevor Lyons, 2019-09-16

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Extension safety

Risk impact

DatAnswers Chrome Local File Opener requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of DatAnswers Chrome Local File Opener. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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