If I run xdg-open ~/Documents/ , it will open "Documents" in a new Files window. If I then run xdg-open ~/Pictures/, it will open another window. Is there a way to open a location in an existing Files window?

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A disappointing answer is also an answer: No.

The command-line options for nautilus are extremely limited. The -w option is probably a leftover from other options, because nautilus always opens a new window when run from the terminal. Options to open an new location in a tab, or change the location in a current instance are not available.

The d-bus interface does not provide additional possibilities.

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