Enable local file links is a free Chrome extension developed by Takashi Sugimoto (tksugimoto). It falls under the category of Browsers and is specifically categorized as an Add-ons & Tools program. This extension is designed to enable the opening of local files by clicking on a link, which is disabled by default in Google Chrome.

In Google Chrome, links to local files are disabled, unlike in Internet Explorer. However, with the Enable local file links extension, users can now open local files by simply clicking on the corresponding link. This extension only reacts to user-initiated click operations, ensuring that a malicious page cannot open a local file without permission.

It is important to note that personal information is neither collected nor used by this extension. Additionally, the source code for this extension is released on GitHub, providing transparency and allowing users to review the code if desired.