With MPLAB X, there is no single project file that you can double click on from within your file manager. Therefore, you must always launch MPLAB X first in order to open a project.
Launch MPLAB X if it isn't already running
Open a project
Either:
Click on the open project icon 
from the main toolbar
or
Select from the menu File ▸ Open Project
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Select a project directory
- Select a project directory. The project directory itself represents your project. MPLAB X should indicate a valid MPLAB X project directory by using a special "chip" icon instead of the traditional folder icon.
- Click Open Project
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