File Links Opener

File Links Opener

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

Merlin
Stats
Users: 32 ▼ -6
Version: 0.7 (Last updated: 2024-01-31)
Creation date: 2024-01-15
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
  • notifications
  • storage
Size: 25.04K
URLs: Website
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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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Safety
Risk impact

File Links Opener may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

File Links Opener may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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