Enable local file links
What is Enable local file links?
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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.
[Setting] Starting with Chrome 118 in October 2023, you will need to enable the "Allow access to file URLs" setting from the extension settings page. chrome://extensions/?id=nikfmfgobenbhmocjaaboihbeocackld
[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. https://github.com/tksugimoto/chrome-extension_open-local-file-link
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- Works as expected
- Solves specific problem
- Useful in workplace
- Doesn't work for all users
- Downloads files instead of opening them
- Limited functionality
- Doesn't work
- Works as described
- Downloads files instead of opening them
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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.
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Enable local file links has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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