gvfs-open
opens files and URIs with their default applications
TLDR
Open file with default app
$ gvfs-open [file.pdf]
Open URL$ gvfs-open [https://example.com]
Open remote file$ gvfs-open smb://server/share/document.docx
Open directory in file manager$ gvfs-open [directory]
SYNOPSIS
gvfs-open location
DESCRIPTION
gvfs-open opens files and URIs with their default applications. It uses GVFS and MIME type associations to determine the appropriate application.
The tool handles local files, remote URIs, and URLs. It's the command-line equivalent of double-clicking in GNOME file manager.
PARAMETERS
LOCATION
File, directory, or URI to open.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
Deprecated in favor of gio open. GNOME specific. Requires proper MIME associations.
HISTORY
gvfs-open was developed as part of GVFS for GNOME, now largely replaced by the gio and xdg-open commands.