Enable local file links

Make it possible to open by click a link to a local file that is disabled by Chrome.

What is Enable local file links?

The 'Enable local file links' extension is a handy tool for Chrome users that breaks the default prohibition on opening local files directly from the browser. This add-on is designed to enhance user experience whilst maintaining security, as it only reacts to manual user operations; ensuring no malicious page can open a local file without explicit user permission. The extension does not collect or use any personal information and its source code is openly available on GitHub.

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By: https://peruse.io

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 100,000+

Rating: 5.00 (1)

Version: 0.8.1 (Last updated: 2021-01-28)

Creation date: 2021-01-18

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

*://*/*

Size: 6.54K

Email: su*****@peruse.io

URLs: Website

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 2705 ▼ 20

Other rankings

#22620 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 4 #75 in file keyword 54 ▲ 10 #144 in links keyword 42 ▲ 3

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Summary

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In Google Chrome, links to local files are disabled, unlike IE. This extension allows you to open a link to a local file by clicking it.

[Security] A malicious page can not open a local file without permission, because this extension reacts only to the click operation by the user.

[Others] Personal information is not collected / used. Source code is released to GitHub (see "Website" link).

Safety

Risk impact

Enable local file links may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.