Merlin
AutoScrolling

AutoScrolling

This plugin enable you auto-scrolling without using mouse wheel. If you click the icon in the toolbar, vertically scrolling is started(the speed is slow). When you switch the active tab, or click the icon again, the auto-scrolling is stopped.

What is AutoScrolling?
AutoScrolling is a revolutionary Firefox add-on that enables automatic scrolling of websites without the use of a mouse wheel. It is easily activated or deactivated by simply clicking on an icon on the toolbar. Particularly useful for multi-tasking, this feature keeps your web activity seamless while you're engaged in other tasks or games. The automatic scrolling is paused when a different tab becomes active. AutoScrolling greatly enhances your browsing experience especially on sites like Twitter or Tumblr.
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Merlin
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By: hisakazu
Users: 2,116 ▲ 7
Rating: 3.69 (26)
Version: 1.5.11resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-08-06
Weekly download count: 127
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • menus
Size: 112.58K
URLs: Website
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Summary
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This plugin enables you auto-scrolling without using mouse wheel. When you click the icon on the toolbar, the auto-scrolling is started. If you want to stop, then click the icon again. And the scrolling is also stopped when you switch the active tab in the active window.

The plugin helps you for such situation, that you are doing some task or games with watching the web sites like Twitter or Tumblr.

If you find some bugs or request some features, please sends me mails or create issues in the homepage of this plugin.

Thank you for users.

User reviews
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Pros
  • Works exactly how it's described, perfect for reading and smooth video recording
  • Has options that users wish were available in other similar extensions
  • Works great on most longreads, landings, and even on FF Nightly
Cons
  • Unable to scroll inside frames, a feature users would like to see implemented
  • Scrolling can be too slow even on maximum speed and may stop unpredictably
  • Does not work on all pages and has inconsistency in performance
Most mentioned
  • Need for increased scrolling speed and smoother scrolling without jitter
  • Requests for additional features like context menu button and submit button for speed changes
  • Issues with certain pages not allowing scrolling or function inconsistencies
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 15459854, 2024-03-15
by Firefox user 15459854, 2024-03-15
by Firefox user 15459854, 2024-03-15
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Safety
Risk impact

AutoScrolling is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install AutoScrolling if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

AutoScrolling is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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