Downloads Open

downloads.open

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Install Warning

"Manage your downloads."

Technical Context

Extends the downloads permission to allow the extension to open downloaded files using chrome.downloads.open(). This enables automatic opening of files after download completion.

What This Means For You

The extension can automatically open files after downloading them. This is convenient but means downloaded files can be executed without your explicit action.

Related APIs

This permission enables access to these Chrome APIs:

chrome.downloads.open

Common Use Cases

✓Download managers
✓File handlers

How to Declare in manifest.json

Add the "downloads.open" permission to your extension manifest:

{
  "manifest_version": 3,
  "name": "My Extension",
  "permissions": [
    "downloads.open"
  ]
}

What Users Will See

When users install your extension, Chrome will display this warning:

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This extension can:

"Manage your downloads."

Related Permissions

Downloads

downloads

The extension can start downloads, see your download history, pause or cancel downloads, and open downloaded files. This is powerful access to your file downloads.

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Downloads UI

downloads.ui

The extension can change how Chrome shows downloads to you, like hiding the download bar. This affects your visibility into what is being downloaded.

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Enterprise Platform Keys

enterprise.platformKeys

In company-managed Chrome, the extension can use secure certificates installed by your IT department for authentication. This enables secure enterprise login.

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Platform Keys

platformKeys

The extension can use secure cryptographic keys managed by your system. This enables strong authentication while keeping your keys protected.

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Storage

storage

This acts as a digital filing cabinet where the extension saves your personal settings and preferences. It ensures your custom configurations stay the same every time you open Chrome without slowing down your computer.

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