Open
Type: Open | Category: File | Icon: 📂
Opens a file, program, or executable with optional arguments and administrator elevation.
Settings
| Setting | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| File Name | string | "" |
File path or executable name. Supports environment variables and variable substitution |
| Run As Admin | bool | false | Run with elevated privileges |
| Arguments | string | "" |
Command-line arguments. Supports variable substitution |
Outputs
None.
Examples
- Open a file:
FileName = "{searchResult.Context}" - Open in VS Code:
FileName = "code",Arguments = "{searchResult.Context}" - Open a URL in a specific browser:
FileName = "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe",Arguments = "{url}"
Tips
- When using
RunAsAdmin, scope the trigger carefully — for example, use a Result selector that only matches*.exe,*.bat, or*.cmdfiles. - Environment variables like
%appdata%are expanded automatically.