File Explorer

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

Changelog

• Apr 19, 2026
  short_description

  Transform directory listings and local folders into a powerful file browser with search, filters, previews & shortcuts.

  Transform local folders and directory listings into a powerful file browser with search, filters, previews & shortcuts.

• Apr 19, 2026
  name

  Files Explorer

  File Explorer

• Apr 1, 2026
  description

  Files Explorer enhances web directory listings with a modern, user-friendly interface. Turn boring HTML file indexes into a powerful file management experience.
  
  Key Features:
  ✨ Beautiful grid and list views with smooth animations
  🔍 Real-time search across files and folders
  🎨 Color-coded file types (Images, Videos, Audio, Documents, Code, Archives)
  👁️ Media preview with navigation for images, videos, and audio files
  🎯 Advanced filtering by file type
  📊 Live file statistics dashboard
  🖼️ Optional thumbnails for images and videos
  🌓 Light and dark theme support
  ⌨️ Comprehensive keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+F, G/L for views, 1-9 for filters)
  📱 Fully responsive design
  ♾️ Infinite scroll for large directories
  💾 Download files with one click
  
  Perfect for:
  - Browsing Apache/Nginx directory indexes
  - Navigating file servers and shared folders
  - Managing web-accessible media libraries
  - Exploring public file repositories
  
  Privacy-focused: Works entirely in your browser. No data collection, no external servers.
  
  Activate with Alt+Shift+F or click the extension icon on any directory listing page!

  Files Explorer enhances both web-based file indexes and Chrome’s built-in local file viewer (file://) with a modern, user-friendly interface. Turn boring file lists into a fast, powerful browsing experience.
  
  Key Features:
  ✨ Beautiful grid and list views with smooth animations
  🔍 Real-time search across files and folders
  🎨 Color-coded file types (Images, Videos, Audio, Documents, Code, Archives)
  👁️ Media preview with navigation for images, videos, and audio files
  🎯 Advanced filtering by file type
  📊 Live file statistics dashboard
  🖼️ Optional thumbnails for images and videos
  🌓 Light and dark theme support
  ⌨️ Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+F, G/L for views, 1–9 for filters)
  📱 Fully responsive design
  ♾️ Infinite scroll for large directories
  💾 One-click file downloads
  
  Perfect for:
  - Browsing Apache / Nginx directory listings
  - Exploring local folders in Chrome (file://)
  - Navigating downloaded files and media collections
  - Managing shared folders and file servers
  - Viewing large file directories quickly
  
  Activate with Alt + Shift + F or click the extension icon on any directory or local folder page.

• Apr 1, 2026
  short_description

  Transform plain directory listings into a beautiful, feature-rich file browser with search, filters, previews & keyboard shortcuts.

  Transform directory listings and local folders into a powerful file browser with search, filters, previews & shortcuts.

Permissions & access

Permissions

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