.URL Handler is a simple and useful Chrome extension developed by mark.ward. This free extension falls under the category of Browsers and specifically the subcategory of Add-ons & Tools. Its purpose is to handle .url files that open in Chrome as plain text.

The extension addresses a minor but annoying problem with current versions of Chrome. When a local *.url file is opened, instead of displaying it as plain text, .URL Handler automatically redirects the tab to the URL contained within the file. This saves users the hassle of manually copying and pasting the URL into the address bar.

.URL Handler is a straightforward solution to enhance the browsing experience for Chrome users. It effectively eliminates the inconvenience of dealing with plain text .url files. Please note that this extension requires the "Allow access to file URLs" permission.