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Open in File Explorer

disciple-devdisciple-dev32 downloads

Convert links to local Windows filesystem so they can be opened in File Explorer.

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When you past a file path into the Obsidian Editor, prompt to convert it to a lickable link.

Examples

  1. Pasting C:\Users\Public from the clipboard will show a modal dialog:

    prompt.png

    And will creat the markdown:

    [Public](file:///C:/Users/Public)
    
  2. Pasting C:\Users\Public\Desktop\VLC media player.lnk will open VLC when clicked.

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Prompt to convert pasted local file paths into clickable file:// links in the editor. Create Markdown links from paths (e.g., C:\Users\Public → [Public](file:///C:/Users/Public)) and open .lnk targets like apps when clicked.
FilesLinksMarkdown
Details
Current version
1.0.0
Last updated
6 months ago
Created
7 months ago
Updates
1 release
Downloads
32
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.15.0+
Platforms
Desktop only
License
MIT
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Author
disciple-devdisciple-dev
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