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.

Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 3.25
(16)
Version: 1.70 (Last updated: 2023-12-14)
Creation date: 2020-03-18
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Host permissions:
  • file:///*
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 73.26K

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

DatAnswers is an enterprise search engine that enables users to search the organization's Varonis-monitored file systems for the data they need, providing information governance for administrators, and compliance and legal officers. DatAnswers leverages the power and security of the Varonis classification engine to index a company's data and provide relevant search results. The results displayed in the application contain UNC links to the files that match the search criteria. Chrome’s default behavior prevents users from opening files in UNC format (that is, file://FileServer/share/filename). This extension enables authorized DatAnswers users to open files and folders in UNC format through the DatAnswers search engine. When a link is clicked, the extension verifies whether that link is valid and generated by DatAnswers and then opens it in a new browser tab.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
by 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.
by Joe Ayeameye, 2021-04-23

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

DatAnswers Chrome Local File Opener has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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