Not working for me on Chrome Version 81.0.4044.138 on Ubuntu

[krkartikay]

When I try to open any markdown file from a local URL, it gets downloaded instead.

[volca]

Did you check option "Allow access to file URLs" in chrome://extensions?

[krkartikay]

Yes, I did.

[volca]

I tested it with Chrome Version 83.0.4103.61 and Ubuntu 18.04. It works fine

What version is your ubuntu?

[krkartikay]

What version is your ubuntu?

I'm also on 18.04. Is there any debugging output I can send you?

[volca]

• Please try to disable the extension first. and open the markdown file with Chrome again. tell me what happens
• The full filename for the markdown file

I think it should be a MIME type detect issue. You can open the console of Chrome to view details

• Right click on any blank place on a page in chrome
• Choose inspect -> Console
• Check Network page for details also

It may not work because chrome make a download soon

[krkartikay]

The file gets downloaded when the extension is turned off. The full URL I am trying to open is: file:///home/<username>/todo.md

This is what I see in the network tab:

I get the same thing with the extension enabled too.

[volca]

try to Reset Chrome to default, but sync your data first.

[volca]

I will close the issue. Reopen it if you need