Open local Link: Easily Open Local Files and Folders
Open local Link is a Chrome extension developed by hashed tomato. This free add-on falls under the Browsers category, specifically the Add-ons & Tools subcategory.
This extension allows users to open local files and folders by simply clicking on their corresponding links. When a link with the format <a href="file://..."> is clicked on a web page, the associated local file will be opened by the application assigned to handle the file. If the file has a suffix of xlsx, docx, or pdf, it will be opened by the respective application. Otherwise, it will be opened in Windows Explorer.
To utilize this extension, users are required to install a native client application on their local PC. The installation instructions will be displayed during the extension installation process.
Open local Link is compatible with multi-frame web pages, including framesets, ensuring seamless functionality across various web environments.