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+# Description
+
+The simplest "open folder in system file manager" plugin I could create.
+
+There are a few of these things around, but they are more complicated than we need.
+
+Given the increased pace of NetBeans and Java releases I want something that is easy for me to keep running on the latest version of NetBeans.
+
+# Installation
+
+1. Download/copy the NBM file from the build directory in the repo.
+2. Install in NetBeans via:  `Tools > Plugins > Downloaded > Add Plugins...`
+
+# Usage
+
+Right click a folder in the project pane, then select `Open in File Manager`.  This will work on project roots, and packages in the Projects pane, and any folder in the Files pane.
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