{"enrichment":{"faq":[{"a":"windows-open enables programmatic file opening on Windows through PowerShell commands and system APIs. You can launch documents with their default applications, specify custom applications to open files with, or use Start-Process to execute files directly. The skill handles the underlying Windows mechanisms so your scripts can open any file type without manual intervention.","q":"How do I open files programmatically on Windows?"},{"a":"windows-open integrates with PowerShell to open files through Start-Process cmdlets and system invocation methods. You can specify the file path, choose whether to use the default application or designate a specific program, and pass additional arguments. The skill abstracts Windows file association logic so you can open documents, spreadsheets, or any registered file type directly from your scripts.","q":"How to open files in PowerShell with windows-open?"},{"a":"Yes, windows-open supports opening URLs in specific browsers like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. You provide the URL and browser executable path or name, and the skill launches the browser with that URL. This works for any browser installed on your system and lets you control which application handles web links programmatically.","q":"Can windows-open open URLs with a specific browser?"},{"a":"windows-open can navigate folders in Windows File Explorer and optionally highlight or select specific files within them. Pass the folder path to open it in Explorer, or include a file path to both open the folder and select that file. This is useful for scripts that need to display file locations to users or integrate file browsing into automation workflows.","q":"How do I open a folder in File Explorer with windows-open?"},{"a":"windows-open provides Windows equivalent functionality to macOS's open command. It launches applications, opens files with default or specified programs, and handles URLs and folders\u2014all through PowerShell and Windows system commands. If you're porting macOS scripts to Windows, windows-open replaces open command behavior with native Windows mechanisms.","q":"What's the windows-open equivalent of the macOS open command?"},{"a":"Yes, windows-open executes and launches applications with specific arguments and parameters. You can pass command-line flags, configuration options, or file paths to any application. The skill supports Start-Process with full argument passing, letting you control application behavior from your scripts without requiring manual configuration.","q":"Can windows-open launch applications with specific arguments?"}],"shadow_tags":["file-launching","process-execution","shell-integration","app-startup","browser-control","system-automation","windows-scripting","path-navigation"],"summary_rewrite":"windows-open provides programmatic access to Windows file and application launching through PowerShell and system commands. Launch documents with default or specified applications, open URLs in browsers, navigate folders in Explorer, and start applications or system utilities\u2014all without manual user interaction."},"files":[{"bytes":3981,"path":"instances/xiaodazi/skills/windows-open/SKILL.md","sha256":"bac3a4a2a6103dfa7565f7b354f5606232a544874e50dd7ca13fa67feafb6e20","url":"https://skillfed.io/files/malue-ai/dazee-small/windows-open/0f2f8df6/SKILL.md"}],"id":"malue-ai/dazee-small/windows-open","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/malue-ai/dazee-small/windows-open","md":"https://skillfed.io/malue-ai/dazee-small/windows-open.md","repo":"https://github.com/malue-ai/dazee-small"},"meta":{"agents_supported":[],"first_seen":"2026-07-28","forks":2,"language":"Python","last_updated":"2026-03-18","license":"MIT","name":"windows-open","publisher":"malue-ai","stars":35},"relations":{"similar":[{"id":"ruilisi/lsbot/powershell"},{"id":"testdriverai/testdriverai/testdriver-focus-application"},{"id":"thisnick/agent-rdp/agent-rdp"},{"id":"testdriverai/testdriverai/testdriver-exec"},{"id":"malue-ai/dazee-small/microsoft-todo"},{"id":"malue-ai/dazee-small/wsl"},{"id":"Aradotso/devtools-skills/lunar-client-minecraft-launcher"},{"id":"malue-ai/dazee-small/everything-search"},{"id":"malue-ai/dazee-small/macos-open"},{"id":"malue-ai/dazee-small/windows-notification"}]},"slug":{"owner":"malue-ai","repo":"dazee-small","skill":"windows-open"},"version":"0f2f8df6"}