Local Filesystem Links
Scans for local file system URIs (file:///) on any page. Click on the added icon to open the local link with the system's file manager. Alternatively, select any text that forms a path (e.g. "C:\tmp\cow 1.txt") and use the context menu.
What is Local Filesystem Links?
Local Filesystem Links is a Firefox add-on that scans for local file system URIs and allows you to open them with the system's file manager. It provides automatic file link recognition and a page context menu entry for easy access.
Stats
- <all_urls>
- file://*/*
- storage
- activeTab
- contextMenus
- notifications
- tabs
- nativeMessaging
- webNavigation
Other platforms
Summary
NOTE for previous users Starting with Firefox 57, the addon requires you to install an additional helper application. Otherwise the addon cannot function properly. The details are explained in a first-run dialog when you install the addon.
Summary This Firefox extension scans pages for file:/// links and makes it possible to open them with the system's file browser.
Target Audience The extensions was created to assist people who like to use HTML pages to link to local files or files located on a network share. For example linking to local files from a wiki page.
Details Currently there are two methods of opening local file system links.
1) Automatic file link recognition An automatic file link recognition scans for hyperlinks with a file:/// prefix. For each of these hyperlinks a folder icon will be inserted on the right side of the hyperlink.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Extremely useful extension
- Great add-on
- Definitely works
- Simple amazing plugin
- Thinks for your donation,it helps me a lot
Cons
- Link opens several times the target after the click
- Not working correctly on macOS 10.15.5
- Error pop up with every click
- Non-functional on some computers
Most mentioned
- Extremely useful extension
- Link opens several times the target after the click
- Not working correctly on macOS 10.15.5
- Error pop up with every click
- Non-functional on some computers
- Great add-on
- Opens local files and folder which is not possible using standard Firefox functionality
Safety
Risk impact
Local Filesystem Links is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Local Filesystem Links if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Local Filesystem Links may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.