Open local folder in explorer from Chrome

Latest Version

Version
0.4.1
Update
October 16, 2022
Size
14.8KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
日本語
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Notifications
ContextMenus
NativeMessaging
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Open local folder by explorer Extension

[function]
・Open a folder in Explorer
- (For files) Open the parent folder in Explorer with the file selected.

[Applicable folders and files]
・Current tab (if the URL starts with file://)
・Link destination URL (if the URL starts with file://)
・Selection string (if the selection string starts with C:\\, \\\\ComputerName\\, etc.)
 The \" (double quotation) at the beginning and end is ignored only when it exists at both the beginning and end.

[How to use]
1. Install the extension
2. Configure according to the Settings tab opened during installation
・If you need to reset, you can do it from the expansion option page
3. Do one of the following
・Click the icon for this extension in the tab that opens the local file/folder
・Select \"Open ~~ in Explorer\" from the right-click menu of the page/link/selected text
  ・Open the folder in Explorer
  ・Open the link destination in Explorer (for local files)
  ・Open the selected character string in Explorer (in the case of a local file path)


[⚠️ Notes]
To operate the host side from Chrome, the following work is required
・Need to change the registry
・Need to install Node.js
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "__MSG_extension_name__","description": "__MSG_extension_description__","version": "0.4.1","manifest_version": 3,"default_locale": "en","icons": {"48": "/icons/icon48.png","128": "/icons/icon128.png"},"options_page": "setup/index.html","minimum_chrome_version": "88","action": {},"permissions": ["activeTab","storage","notifications","contextMenus","nativeMessaging"],"background": {"service_worker": "background.js","type": "module"}}
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How to download and manually install Open local folder by explorer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Open local folder by explorer extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Open local folder by explorer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Open local folder by explorer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Open local folder by explorer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Open local folder by explorer extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Open local folder by explorer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Open local folder by explorer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Open local folder by explorer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Open local folder by explorer extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Open local folder by explorer extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Open local folder by explorer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Open local folder by explorer extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Open local folder by explorer extension file

Select and download the Open local folder by explorer extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Open local folder by explorer extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Open local folder by explorer extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Open local folder by explorer extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Open local folder by explorer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Chris Von Jutrzenka (ID: 000000437f53d835) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/10/2023 works as described, would be nice if there is an option to have the file explorer pop up automatically, at the moment it only opens in the background