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How to add custom action to open folder as root to Thunar?

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Thunar has an option to add context menu custom actions to open Terminal, or to open folders and files in different applications.

Could it be possible to add a menu custom action that would open Thunar itself as root?

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answered 2 Years ago sharall · Accepted Answer

It appears that this is indeed possible. Following are specific instructions to add such an action, taken from the Xfce site.

Opening a root Thunar

Name: Open a root Thunar here

Command: gksu thunar %f

File pattern: *

Appears if selection contains: Directories