Browser's external editor

Allows to edit text fields with an external editor
What is Browser's external editor?
"Browser's external editor" is a Firefox add-on that allows you to effortlessly edit text fields using an external editor, enhancing your text editing experience in Firefox.

Add-on stats

Users: 22 ▼ -1
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 3.2.1 (Last updated: 2023-03-27)
Creation date: 2018-01-06
Weekly download count: 2
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • tabs
  • scripting
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 50.38K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Browser's external editor (v3.2.1)
3.00 (2) 88
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

There are two steps to follow before using this extension:

Please don't forget to set a keyboard shortcut to invoke the text editor.

User reviews

The extension works just as I expected. I decided to install the messaging host manually for security reasons, but it was quite simple, and the extension works like a charm. I've been looking for this for a long time!
by HanD, 2023-10-19
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Browser's external editor requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Browser's external editor has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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