Open local folder by explorer

Open local folder in explorer from Chrome

What is Open local folder by explorer?

'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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By: Takashi Sugimoto (tksugimoto)

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 5.00 (3)

Version: 0.4.1 (Last updated: 2022-10-16)

Creation date: 2020-04-01

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

activeTab
storage
notifications
contextMenus
nativeMessaging

Size: 15.15K

Email: ta*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 10313 ▼ 98

Other rankings

#4151 in Accessibility ▲ 1 #5 in folder keyword 12 ▼ 2 #21 in folders keyword 12 ▼ 5 #41 in destination keyword 3 ▲ 7 #83 in string keyword 8 ▼ 6

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Extension summary

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[function] ・Open a folder in Explorer

(For files) Open the parent folder in Explorer with the file selected.

[Applicable folders and files] ・Current tab (if the URL starts with file://) ・Link destination URL (if the URL starts with file://) ・Selection string (if the selection string starts with C:, \ComputerName, etc.) 　The " (double quotation) at the beginning and end is ignored only when it exists at both the beginning and end.

[How to use]

Install the extension
Configure according to the Settings tab opened during installation ・If you need to reset, you can do it from the expansion option page
Do one of the following