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windows-open

Opens files, URLs, folders, and applications on Windows.

36|2|Updated Feb 9, 2026
Search Tags:#application#url#windows#open#file#folder
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/malue-ai/dazee-small --skill windows-open
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: windows-open
Source: https://github.com/malue-ai/dazee-small/tree/main/instances/xiaodazi/skills/windows-open
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/malue-ai/dazee-small --skill windows-open

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to easily open files, URLs, folders, and applications on Windows using natural language commands, similar to the macOS 'open' command.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Open Files: Opens any file with its default application or a specified one.
  • Open URLs: Launches web links in the default or a chosen browser.
  • Open Folders: Navigates to specified directories or special system folders.
  • Launch Applications: Starts programs by name or UWP app protocol.
  • Use Case: A user can say "Open my report.docx with Word" or "Show me the Downloads folder".

Quick Start

Use the windows-open skill to open the file located at C:\Users\Public\Documents\example.txt.

Frequently Asked Questions about windows-open

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I open files, URLs, and applications on Windows using natural language?▼

You can open files and launch applications on Windows using natural language commands, functioning similarly to the macOS 'open' command to start programs, navigate directories, and launch web links.

How do I open a specific file with a non-default application on Windows?▼

You can open a specific file with a specified application by providing the file path and the target program name, leveraging built-in mappings for common file types to recommended applications.

Can I use natural language commands to launch UWP apps and open special system folders?▼

Yes, you can launch UWP apps via system protocols and open special system folders by translating natural language inputs into system commands to navigate directories and execute UWP app protocols.

Does this approach to opening files on Windows execute arbitrary code?▼

No, opening files and folders on Windows with this approach does not execute arbitrary code. It enforces specific safety rules against executing arbitrary code while launching programs or navigating directories.

What is the best way to open web links in a chosen browser on Windows?▼

The best way to open web links in a chosen browser on Windows is using natural language commands that launch URLs in the default browser or a specified alternative by translating your request into system commands.

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