Makes directory index pages (either local or remote open directories) actually useful. Adds sidebar and content preview pane; keyboard navigation; sorting; light/dark UI; preview images/fonts in navigable grids; browse subdirectories w/o page reload (“tree view”); media playback, shuffle/loop options; basic playlist (m3u, extm3u) & cuesheet (.cue) support; create, edit, preview, save markdown/plain text files; open font files, view complete glyph repertoire, save glyphs as .svg; more.
< Feedback op Supercharged Local Directory File Browser
Works very well.
To Enable the Sidebar:
Copy & paste the folder path like E:\My iPhone Pics
Browser will prefix the url with “file://”
In the address bar type
chrome://extensions/
> find Tampermonkey > click “Details” > enable "Allow access to file URLs".
Refresh the page in the browser & enjoy.
Features:
• Enhanced Navigation: Adds a sidebar with keyboard navigation, sorting, and subdirectory browsing without page reloads.
• File Previews: Allows previews of images, fonts, markdown, text files, media playback (audio/video), and even font glyphs.
• Media Support: Offers shuffle/loop options, basic playlist (.m3u, .extm3u) & cuesheet (.cue) support.
• Customization & UI: Provides light/dark themes, editable markdown/plain text files, and UI scaling options.
• Compatibility: Works on many server-generated index pages but requires manual configuration for local file access.
• It’s actively maintained, with regular updates introducing new features and bug fixes.