Enable local file links

Name: Enable local file links
Rating: 3.933333333333333 (75 reviews)
Author: Takashi Sugimoto (tksugimoto)

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

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The "Enable Local File Links" Chrome extension restores the ability to open local file links with a single click, a feature disabled by default in Google Chrome for security reasons. Unlike Internet Explorer, Chrome blocks these links; this extension addresses that by allowing users to click and open local file links directly.

Since Chrome 118, users need to manually enable "Allow access to file URLs" for this extension via the extension settings. The extension maintains strict security by reacting only to user-initiated clicks, preventing malicious pages from opening local files without permission. It respects user privacy by not collecting personal information, and its open-source code is available on GitHub for transparency and community contributions.

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By:

Takashi Sugimoto (tksugimoto)

Users:

3,000,000

Rating:

3.93

(75)

Version:

0.9.5 Last updated: 2023-12-03

Creation date:

2020-02-09

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
scripting

Host permissions:

file:///*
*://*/*

Size:

9.46KB

Email:

ta*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

16 hours ago

Ranking

# 120 ▲ 18

Other rankings

#22247 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 28

#2 in file keyword 54

#7 in links keyword 38

#58 in settings keyword 37 ▲ 1

#92 in source code keyword 27 ▲ 4

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User reviews

The 'Enable local file links' extension is praised for effectively enabling local file link opening in many cases, especially aiding workplace usage and Sharepoint integration. However, multiple users report inconsistent functionality, particularly on newer Chrome versions, where links sometimes download files instead of opening them, or links fail to open altogether. Lack of configuration options and instances of the extension showing no effect or blank icons are also noted drawbacks.

Pros

Works as expected for many users.
Solves a problem users had been searching for a long time.
Simple and useful in workplace environments.
Trusted as safe upon source inspection.
Fixes issues with Sharepoint opening local file links.

Cons

Does not work for some users, especially on recent Chrome versions.
Instead of opening files, it sometimes downloads them.
Fails to open certain local or network links (e.g., myrouter.lan).
Some users experience no action when clicking links or get blank icons.
Limited or no configurable options for handling different file types.

Recent reviews

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ph*****, 2024-06-18

This worked great for me after checking "Allow access to file URLs" as prompted when I first used it. Thank you! I mentioned it on Stack Overflow here: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/58607712/local-file-links-in-chrome-or-edge/78516710#78516710

Ka*****, 2024-05-22

Did not work for me as of 25 Dec 2023. Linked local file was just downloaded.

Ch*****, 2023-12-25

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Enable local file links requires a few sensitive permissions. 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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Risk likelihood

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Enable local file links has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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