How do I add my custom tools in file explorer ribbon in windosw10?

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If a image file is clicked(selected) in FILE EXPLORER, then "Picture Tools"(manage) tab is added to toolbar.
similarly if mp3 file is selected "MusicTools"(Play) tab is added to toolbar.

How do I add my custom tools[tab and ribbon group] in file explorer[windosw10]?

What I have tried:

Is this Possible to add tool to ribbon of windows explorer and trap the events fired?

Posted 13-Sep-17 19:57pm

K Ashok

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Richard MacCutchan 14-Sep-17 3:03am

Yes it is possible. Google for "Explorer extension" and you should find some samples.

K Ashok 14-Sep-17 6:33am

Thanks for the reply..Can u please provide the link or the code how to implement it.

Richard MacCutchan 14-Sep-17 8:53am

I already suggested Google; please make an effort to do your own research, you may learn something useful.

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