Summary
Please add support for opening file:// links in Logos Notes. This would allow users to link directly to local files (e.g., Word docs, PDFs, spreadsheets, sermon manuscripts) stored on their computer.
Use Case
- Pastors and teachers often keep study resources, sermon outlines, and course materials in local files.
- Being able to link to these files directly inside Logos Notes would create a unified study environment without requiring cloud uploads or external workarounds.
- Example workflow: In a note on Romans 12, I highlight “sermon outline” and link it to
file:///Users/username/Documents/Sermons/Romans12.docx.
Current Workaround
- Users must upload files to cloud services (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, etc.) and paste a shareable URL.
- This works, but requires internet access and introduces unnecessary friction compared to referencing a local file.
Technical Considerations
- Many modern apps already support
file:// links. - On macOS, a link like
file:///Users/username/Documents/MyFile.pdf should open in Preview (or the default PDF app). - On Windows,
file:///C:/Users/username/Documents/MyFile.pdf should open in the default handler. - Security concerns could be addressed by:
- Displaying a confirmation dialog (“Are you sure you want to open this file?”).
- Restricting file links to open in the user’s own system (not remote execution).
Benefits
- Improves Logos as a central study hub.
- Saves time and reduces friction for pastors, students, and researchers.
- Makes Notes more powerful and practical for real-world ministry workflows.
