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Add a generic open external link file plugin

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#64 opened on Mar 21, 2016

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Description

I have some file (ex: pdf) that I want to link in my file but sublime cannot open them. Adding a file plugin with [[file:]] could send a request to the os to open a file. For example on osx the call would become "open " and let the os figure it out.

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Implement a Sublime Text plugin that intercepts [[file:path]] links and uses the OS command to open the file. For macOS, use 'open'; for Linux, 'xdg open'; for Windows, 'start'. Handle different file types and ensure the link syntax is parsed correctly.
Tech stack
python
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tooling
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Feature
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2
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1-2 days
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Active
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Mostly clear
Prerequisites
PythonSublime Text Plugin API
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60