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LevenSearch
A fuzzy finder that searches for strings using Levenshtein distance.
What is LevenSearch?
LevenSearch is a simple and efficient Firefox add-on that enables you to search for approximate string matches using Levenshtein distance. It is a handy tool for finding technical terms or words that you don't quite remember how to spell, especially when searching large Wikipedia articles.
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By: Chris
Users: N/A
Creation date: 2021-04-03
Weekly download count: NaN
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- activeTab
Size: 13.71K
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Summary
A simple tool to search approximate matches to a string in web pages. Uses Levenshtein automaton to do this fairly efficiently.
I mostly built this for myself to search large Wikipedia articles for technical terms that I didn't quite remember how to spell.
Safety
Risk impact
LevenSearch may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
LevenSearch has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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