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Caja Admin
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This is a port/fork of https://github.com/brunonova/nautilus-admin for the Caja file manager. Also be aware this extension only for in X.org and not in wayland. You are encouraged to use the gvfs admin interface (``admin://``).
[](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html)
Caja Admin is a simple Python extension for the Caja file manager that
adds some administrative actions to the right-click menu:
* **Open as Administrator**: opens a folder in a new Caja window running
with administrator (root) privileges.
* **Edit as Administrator**: opens a file in a Pluma window running with
administrator (root) privileges.
* **Run as Administrator**: runs an executable file with administrator (root)
privileges inside a MATE Terminal.
## WARNING!
Running the File Manager, the Text Editor or an executable with Administrator
privileges **is dangerous**!
**You can easily destroy your system if you are not careful!**
**Think twice** before doing so, especially before running untrusted executables
downloaded from the Internet.
**They can contain malware**, which can do
**irreversible damage to your system** when given Administrator privileges!
You will be warned the first time you use one of the actions above.
## Download
You can download the latest version of the extension from the
[Releases][download] page.
## Compiling from source
Check the [INSTALL.md][install] file for instruction on how to compile the
extension from source.
## Reporting bugs
You can report bugs and ask questions at the extension's [issue tracker][issues].
## Contributing
Check the [CONTRIBUTING.md][contribute] file for info on how to contribute.
[install]: INSTALL.md
[contribute]: CONTRIBUTING.md
[homepage]: https://github.com/infirit/caja-admin
[download]: https://github.com/infirit/caja-admin/releases
[issues]: https://github.com/infirit/caja-admin/issues
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