Open local folder by explorer

Open local folder in explorer from Chrome

Open Local Folder by Explorer - Chrome Extension

'Open Local Folder by Explorer' is a Chrome extension capable of opening local files or folders directly in Explorer. Whether the URL starts with 'file://', or you've got a local file path that begins with 'C:\', this extension simplifies accessing your local files. The extension also provides options to open parent folders of selected files. For using this feature, registry changes and Node.js installation are necessary.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 5.00
(3)
Version: 0.4.1 (Last updated: 2022-10-16)
Creation date: 2020-04-01
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • notifications
  • contextMenus
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 15.15K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

works as described, would be nice if there is an option to have the file explorer pop up automatically, at the moment it only opens in the background
by Chris Von, 2023-01-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open local folder by explorer requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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