danielmagnussons/orgmode

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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Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Sublime Text plugin APIPython scriptingOS shell commands
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Review existing plugins in the repository for patterns (e.g., in the `plugins` folder). Consult Sublime Text API documentation for adding view commands and handling file paths. The implementation should use `subprocess` to call `open` on macOS, `xdg open` on Linux, and `start` on Windows. Ensure proper escaping of file paths.