Enable local file links
Make it possible to open by click a link to a local file that is disabled by Chrome.
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
Latest reviews
This worked great for me after checking "Allow access to file URLs" as prompted when I first used it. Thank you! I mentioned it on Stack Overflow here: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/58607712/local-file-links-in-chrome-or-edge/78516710#78516710
Did not work for me as of 25 Dec 2023. Linked local file was just downloaded.
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.
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.
Works as expected! Thank you.
Works as expected! Thank you.
Excellent addon, perfectly works, solve the problem I spent 10 hours searching for a solution😭
Excellent addon, perfectly works, solve the problem I spent 10 hours searching for a solution😭
Excellent ! Great job @tksugiMoto
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
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
broken
broken
Good idea, but doesn't work on Chrome Version 106.0.5249.119
Good idea, but doesn't work on Chrome Version 106.0.5249.119
Works on all Clients (140) in our domain network
Works on all Clients (140) in our domain network
Didn't work on Chrome Version 103.0.5060.114 (Official Build) (arm64). I tried several different sites/locations/string formats.
Works very well, I've been looking for something like this for years and here it is!
Works very well, I've been looking for something like this for years and here it is!
doesn't work
doesn't work
It is still trying to save a text file in a local folder. It should be pretty obvious that if you are opening a local folder, you already have it, so why the need to save it again ? It would be helpful to be able to tell the extension what to do with what kind of files, e.g. jpg... open in browser, txt... open in browser. mp3... run using ... program etc.
It is still trying to save a text file in a local folder. It should be pretty obvious that if you are opening a local folder, you already have it, so why the need to save it again ? It would be helpful to be able to tell the extension what to do with what kind of files, e.g. jpg... open in browser, txt... open in browser. mp3... run using ... program etc.
It does what it says on the tin.
It does what it says on the tin.
doesn't work :(
Very useful in my work place, simple.
Very useful in my work place, simple.
Не работает. Doesn't work
Works well, I looked at the source and its all good and safe as of 1/27/2021
Works well, I looked at the source and its all good and safe as of 1/27/2021
wonderful!
wonderful!
Fixed our issue with Sharepoint opening file links.
Fixed our issue with Sharepoint opening file links.
Works as described. Good.
Works as described. Good.
Instead of opening the document from the file location it now downloads the file to the Download folder.
Instead of opening the document from the file location it now downloads the file to the Download folder.
Works perfectly on my PCs. Thanks.
Works perfectly on my PCs. Thanks.
Doesn't work
Doesn't work
Doesnt work.
Doesnt work.
For some reason, both in Chrome and MS Edge it used to open File Explorer. Now it opens a new browser tab with a list of files. How can I change it back to open File Explorer when clicking the link?
For some reason, both in Chrome and MS Edge it used to open File Explorer. Now it opens a new browser tab with a list of files. How can I change it back to open File Explorer when clicking the link?
It's bad app and i can't open my local file, can't open app setting,can't enjoy my life, it show blank icon and it's very rubbish.
It's bad app and i can't open my local file, can't open app setting,can't enjoy my life, it show blank icon and it's very rubbish.
