Open local file links
Since opening local file links is disabled in Chrome, this extension allows to open them. (in html/svg a tags)
Manifest V2
- By:
- kanitz.dev
- Users:
- 50,000+
- Rating:
- 2.60 (5)
- Version:
- 0.1.0 Last updated: 2020-05-28
- Creation date:
- 2020-05-28
- Risk:
- Moderate risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
- Permissions:
- *://*/*
- *://*/*
- Size:
- 12.54K
- Email:
- he*****@kanitz.dev
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- 2 days ago
Ranking
User reviews
does not work anymore
by 
M S, 2024-04-22
M S, 2024-04-22does not work
by 
Bernhard Schubert, 2024-02-20
Bernhard Schubert, 2024-02-20Doesn't work with file:// links.
by 
Poukotouko, 2024-01-22
Poukotouko, 2024-01-22Extension safety
Risk impact
Open 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
Open local file links is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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