Local Link
LocalLink enables users to open files stored on network drives directly from the Curiosity Workspace.
Requirements
LocalLink works exclusively with files that have been ingested into Curiosity via the Command Line Interface (CLI) using the --sync-file-url option.
Setup Process
Setting up LocalLink involves three key stages:
1. File Ingestion
Ingest files using the Curiosity CLI with the --sync-file-url parameter
2. Administrator Configuration
An administrator must enable LocalLink for your workspace:
Navigate to the workspace administration panel
Locate the LocalLink section and enable the feature
The system will generate a unique certificate pair for the workspace
The certificate pair ensures security by allowing only properly signed links from your specific workspace to open files
This prevents unauthorized websites from accessing files on your system
3. User Setup
Each user who wishes to use LocalLink must complete these steps:
Download the LocalLink application
Run the application once to register the custom file scheme with your operating system
Obtain the public certificate from your workspace administrator
Place the public certificate in the same directory as the LocalLink application
Configure personal preferences through the Curiosity application at Preferences > Local Link
Security Considerations
LocalLink implements a certificate-based security model to ensure that:
Only links generated by your authorized Curiosity workspace can open files
The system validates each link's signature before processing any file request
External websites cannot generate valid LocalLink commands to access files on your system
User Settings
Users can manage their LocalLink preferences through the Curiosity application:
Open Curiosity
Navigate to Preferences > Local Link
Configure available options to customize your LocalLink experience
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