File Links Opener

Open links to local files and folders (file:///) in system file manager or associated application.

Extension stats

Users: 31 ▼ -2
Version: 0.7 (Last updated: 2024-02-01)
Creation date: 2024-01-15
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
  • notifications
  • storage
Size: 28.23K

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Extension summary

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File Links Opener is an extension for web browsers that allows you to open links to local files and folders (file:///) in the system file manager or associated application.

The main purpose of this extension is to provide transparent access to files and folders located on local or network drives from a web page opened in a browser.

Usage examples:

  • A home or corporate electronic library with a web interface.
  • An internal (home or corporate) website with links to files and folders hosted on local or network drives.
  • A corporate database with a web interface containing links to files and folders located on network drives.

FEATURES

The ability to specify the addresses of the sites to which the extension will be applied.

The ability to specify which files (by extension) will be opened in the system file manager or associated application, and which ones the web browser will try to open on its own.

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Extension safety

Risk impact

File Links Opener requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

File Links Opener is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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