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

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Version
0.7
Update
January 31, 2024
Size
27.57KiB
Developer
Category
Users
34
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
русский
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Permissions
NativeMessaging
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File Links Opener Extension

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.

The ability to centrally configure all instances of the extension. This allows, for example, the system administrator to set extension parameters for all users through a single external configuration file.

Internationalization. Full support for the following languages: English, Russian. The list may be expanded in future versions.

Open source code.

NOTES

For the extension to work, you must additionally install an intermediate application that allows the extension to interact with native applications of the operating system.

Currently, the following web browsers are supported: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Yandex Browser. The list may be expanded in future versions.

The following operating systems are currently supported: Microsoft Windows (7 and above). The list may be expanded in future versions.

Full documentation on installation, configuration and use is available at the link https://dmitryunruh.github.io/file-links-opener/index.html
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "File Links Opener", "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "version": "0.7", "author": "Dmitry Unruh", "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAjG8r9/e6tgEnMVs/RFeYdtcr22CjR721DmmIfJ+oNMu0sdf9HvcLAEL+tJBXBl/SZTyWDI1Cmln1/hl3n7wHeGFGUv2UxtVWM/G85DXvB0c9Mh0I/CJM8HdMp47u0drNU/POrCL/ThYf+awM5rcdoIRlQSEWTJQWkp+qSFwscC3BaahmjBkR0f+0kyFiOkmkQXrrbxkXFdDtfcKCASavDWOrvMs0FwTEKre8HIwK5vLCl2Ggrd0uUoU6A7TpDAOIsOkUq6zInvdNhybZm6DWl08YDX/f2c71fc1J2krfr2yriJ0h9uT9EPx71YDBw8XNz3VlbbhlgPJmJ1/sFa8YSwIDAQAB", "icons": { "32": "img/32.png", "48": "img/48.png", "64": "img/64.png", "128": "img/128.png" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "default_locale": "en", "permissions": [ "nativeMessaging", "notifications", "storage" ], "content_scripts": [{ "matches": [""], "js": ["content.js"] }], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }}
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How to download and manually install File Links Opener extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download File Links Opener extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a File Links Opener 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 File Links Opener Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install File Links Opener 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 File Links Opener extension file

Select and download the File Links Opener 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 File Links Opener 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 File Links Opener 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 File Links Opener 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 File Links Opener extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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