Clippings

Save frequently-entered text for pasting later.

Clippings: Save and Manage Text Easily

"Clippings" is a Firefox add-on that allows users to save and manage frequently-entered text for easy pasting into web forms and emails. It offers features like organizing clippings, inserting placeholders, and quick access via keyboard shortcuts. Users can sync between Firefox and Thunderbird, making it ideal for enhancing productivity in online tasks.
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Add-on stats

Users: 13,511
-106
Rating: 4.39
(275)
1 new ratings
Version: 7.0.1 (Last updated: 2025-01-15)
Creation date: 2005-10-12
Weekly download count: 211
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • menus
  • downloads
  • notifications
  • storage
  • tabs
  • unlimitedStorage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 1.32M

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# 660 ▼ 1
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Not available on Chrome
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Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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Saves and manages frequently-entered text for later pasting into web page forms in Firefox or email messages in Thunderbird. Pasting a clipping is accomplished with just two mouse clicks, eliminating the hassle of retyping or repetitive copying and pasting.

Thunderbird users can download Clippings for Thunderbird from Add-ons for Thunderbird or the AE Creations website (https://aecreations.io/clippings/index.php).

Features:

• Create a clipping from selected text in a form field or web page body in Firefox

• Easy access to your clippings from the Clippings context menu in a web page form field. Individual clippings can be pasted as formatted text if they contain HTML tags.

• Save the web page address (URL) with the new clipping

• Make your important clippings stand out with color labels

• Assign shortcut keys to clippings for quicker pasting. Just press ALT+SHIFT+Y (Command+Shift+Y on macOS), then the shortcut key. The keyboard paste key can be changed from Clippings preferences.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and convenient to use
  • Reliable sync feature
  • Saves a lot of time for users
  • Must-have extension for many users
Cons
  • Does not search inside content, only in the title
  • Clippings not added to the correct category automatically
  • Cursor does not position correctly after adding new clipping
  • Random spaces or empty lines added or removed in clippings
  • Sync feature is not effective across multiple devices
Most mentioned
  • Issues with clippings not working correctly on various platforms
  • Problems with text not being recognized in certain applications
  • Need for better user interface and polishing
  • Lack of effective syncing between devices
User reviews
by Supercheetah, 2025-01-22
by samuraii99, 2024-12-22
by Necroheadbanger, 2024-10-07
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Clippings requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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