Copy On Select

Copy On Select

A productivity tool to autocopy selected text to the clipboard.

What is Copy On Select?
"Copy On Select" is a convenient Firefox add-on that automatically copies highlighted text to the clipboard. Imitating the common functionality outside the browser, it saves time and enhances efficiency by eliminating the need for manual copy action.
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Stats
By: spyrosoft
Users: 2,211 ▲ 16
Version: 1.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2011-09-09
Weekly download count: 39
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 16.31K
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Summary

Are you used to being able to highlight text and have it instantly copied to the clipboard? Why not have this functionality in your browser as well?

User reviews
User reviews summary
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
  • Great addon
  • Tons of time saved
  • Works fine with latest Firefox
Cons
  • Doesn't work on sites with frames
  • Auto-copy function not desired by some users
  • Copy fails at times
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work on sites that have content inside frames
  • Doesn't work the majority of the time
  • Great addon!
  • Works fine with Firefox 84
Recent reviews
Why/how is this receiving an update when the guy's dead? Suspicious? It works just fine with the latest Firefox.
by IPv1, 2024-04-27


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Safety
Risk impact

Copy On Select 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 Copy On Select if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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