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What is Copycat?
'Copycat' is a Firefox extension that provides a right-click menu for superior copy functionality. It lets users copy content in plaintext, raw strings, Markdown, BBCode, HTML, and more. It supports copying tab and frame links, selections, images, and native browser audio/video, even offering an option to set keyboard shortcuts.
Add-on stats
By: BlackGlory
Rating: 4.48
(25)
Creation date: 2018-02-17
Weekly download count: 30
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 508.50K
Email: wo*****@blackglory.me
URLs: Website
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# 2473
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Add-on summary
This extension creates a right-click menu to provide copy functionality, which is used by right-clicking on the supported content of pages.
Click the icon or open the option to set the URL format and Markdown flavor.
Features:
Copy tab link as
- Plaintext
- Markdown
- BBCode
- HTML
Copy frame link as
- Plaintext
- Markdown
User reviews
Pros
- Allows copying plain text with more options than competitors.
- Offers conversion to HTML, Markdown, and BBCode.
- Can copy HTML text and images reliably.
- Developer responds quickly to issues.
Cons
- Does not allow copying of font and color styles.
- Some users report promotional links being included.
- The options page lacks clear explanations.
- Icon text is unclear for users.
Most mentioned
- The need for hotkeys or customizable keymap.
- Desire for support to copy HTML tables into Markdown.
- Expectation for better options explanations.
Recent reviews
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Copycat requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Copycat has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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