Function · Desktop Services
showItemInFolder
Reveals a file or folder in the native file manager.
@sharpts/gui · SharpTS 572a2e31be0eSignature
TypeScript
showItemInFolder(path: string): Promise<void>Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
path | string | Local path to reveal. |
Returns
Promise<void> — A promise completed after the native reveal request is submitted.
Remarks
This operation is currently supported only on Windows and resolves relative paths from the application directory.
Throws
- When the platform is unsupported, the path is empty or missing, or Windows Explorer cannot be launched.
Examples
TypeScript
import { showItemInFolder } from "@sharpts/gui";
await showItemInFolder("output/preview.png");Source
src/SharpTS.Gui.Sdk/GuiPackage/runtime.ts:1713 at SharpTS revision 572a2e31be0e2a09be0138bc44501b34d6245b51.