Local Filesystem Links

Name: Local Filesystem Links
Rating: 4.0541 (37 reviews)
Author: austrALIENsun

Scans for local file system URIs (file:///) on any page. Click on the added icon to open the local link with the system's file manager. Alternatively, select any text that forms a path (e.g. "C:\tmp\cow 1.txt") and use the context menu.

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Features & Capabilities

Local Filesystem Links is a Firefox extension designed to recognize and open local file system URIs (file:///) found on any webpage. It enhances productivity by allowing users to click an added folder icon next to local file links to open directories or select files in the system's file browser. Additionally, users can select any text string representing a local file or folder path (such as C:\Windows) and use the context menu option "Open with default file manager" to access the local resource directly.

This extension is especially useful for those who link to local or network files from HTML pages, wikis, or documentation. It supports local disk paths and UNC network share links, handling spaces in paths effectively. Note that from Firefox 57 onward, a supplemental helper application is required for proper functioning. Also, it does not operate in Private Browsing mode or when browsing history is disabled.

By bridging web content with your local file system seamlessly, Local Filesystem Links streamlines navigating and accessing local resources from within the browser.

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Version:

0.101.0 Last updated: 2023-09-27

Version code:

5572980

Creation date:

2011-12-05

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Size:

455.22KB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-18

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 1,165 ▲ 31

Other rankings

#184 in Other extensions ▲ 1

#7 in broken links keyword 22

#7 in system keyword 17

#9 in links keyword 32 ▲ 1

#44 in file keyword 38

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Developed by:

austrALIENsun

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/local-filesystem-links/

Website:

https://github.com/feinstaub/firefox_addon_local_filesystem_links/issues

Permission Change History

2023-05-28: Version 0.100.2 → 0.101.0

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User Reviews

Pros

Works well for opening local files and folders
Extremely useful for integrated work environments
Removes barriers for accessing local file links in browsers

Cons

Occasional bugs causing multiple windows to open
Non-functional on certain systems or with specific applications
Errors and issues with latest versions on certain macOS systems

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Is Local Filesystem Links Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Local Filesystem Links requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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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Local Filesystem Links has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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