Make it possible to open by click a link to a local file that is disabled by Chrome.

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0.9.5
Update
December 3, 2023
Size
9.46KiB
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3,000,000+
Rating
3.89474 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Enable local file links Extension

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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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Enable local file links extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Enable local file links 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 Enable local file links extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Enable local file links extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Enable local file links extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Enable local file links 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 Enable local file links Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Enable local file links extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Enable local file links extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Enable local file links 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 Enable local file links 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 Enable local file links extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Enable local file links 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 Enable local file links extension file

Select and download the Enable local file links 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 Enable local file links 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 Enable local file links 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 Enable local file links 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 Enable local file links extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Thomas Friedrich (ID: 00000039a5b819e0) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/05/2023 I added the link ms-excel:ofv|u|file:///T:/IT/test.xlsx to a wiki page. It doesn't do anything when clicked. Copying it into the address bar throws a warning and then opens Excel with the file.

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Robin Beier (ID: 0000001c9a110ae8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/23/2023 Works as expected! Thank you.

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Man Huen Ng (ID: 000000aa9472344c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/15/2023 Excellent addon, perfectly works, solve the problem I spent 10 hours searching for a solution😭

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Rogerio M. Souza (ID: 000000ad064aee15) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/05/2023 Excellent ! Great job @tksugiMoto

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Zer0 Studioz (ID: 000000539122a320) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 07/12/2023 Doesn't seem to do anything. I hightly doubt it's the devs fault, I think Google is just being a**holes, but still disappointing