Browser's external editor

Allows to edit text fields with an external editor

Browser's external editor - Firefox add-on

"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: 24
-1
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 3.2.1 (Last updated: 2023-03-27)
Creation date: 2018-01-06
Weekly download count: NaN
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
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) 90
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Firefox add-ons? Install Chrome-Stats extension to view Firefox-Stats data as you browse the Firefox Browser Add-ons.

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
View all user reviews

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.

Upgrade to see risk analysis details