Java Redirector

Redirects your Browser to the newest version of the javadocs.

Java Redirector - Latest Java Documentation at Your Fingertips

"Java Redirector" is a a user-friendly Firefox add-on specifically designed to redirect users to the most recent version of Java 7 SE javadocs. Whenever a user clicks a link that would typically lead to an outdated java document, the Java Redirector intervenes to redirect the user to the latest updated version, specifically Java 21 SE, ensuring the user's access to the most relevant and current Java documentation.

Add-on stats

By: RoiEX
Rating: 4.70
(30)
Version: 6.0 (Last updated: 2024-01-01)
Creation date: 2017-06-25
Weekly download count: 53
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • *://docs.oracle.com/*
Size: 37.06K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Redirects your Browser to the newest version of the javadocs. If you click on a link which brings you to the Java 7 SE javadocs, you will be redirected automatically to the updated javadocs of the Java 21 SE. Example: https://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/api/java/lang/String.html -> https://docs.oracle.com/en/java/javase/21/docs/api/java.base/java/lang/String.html

User reviews

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Pros
  • Author reacts timely to issues
  • Did the job well
  • Not greedy $20 AUD per machine
Cons
  • Only goes up to Java 11
Most mentioned
  • Author's responsiveness
  • Not greedy pricing
  • Limited to Java 11
User reviews
This is not we need. We need a redirection to the Java installed on the computer.
by Neophile, 2024-07-31


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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Java Redirector requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Java Redirector has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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