Merlin
Link Previewer

Link Previewer

Quickly preview the content of a link by just hovering it.

What is Link Previewer?
Link Previewer is a Firefox add-on that allows you to quickly preview the content of a link by just hovering it. With features like automatic or manual opening of the preview window, resizable and draggable window, website security detection, and more, it helps you save time and browse the web more efficiently.
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Merlin
Stats
Users: 40
Rating: 3.67 (6)
Version: 2.8 (Last updated: 2022-05-14)
Creation date: 2021-09-27
Weekly download count: 2
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
Size: 2.05M
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This add-on will help you preview the content of a link by just hovering it. This will save you more time on browsing some sites when looking for something in the web.

New Version: 2.8

  • Fixed the issue where the link previewer box gets obscured or appears outside the browser window when the link being previewed is located on the bottom or corner side of the browser.
  • Added new size option for the link previewer box: "Responsive Size". The size will automatically adjust based on browser's current size.
  • Added an option to save or not to save the previewed links to browser history.
  • Improved the "Trigger Mode" feature. You can now assign a key button to trigger the link previewer box when using the "Manual" option. If not set, then the "SHIFT" button will be the default button.

Previous Version: 2.7

  • Added "Autosave" feature in settings. All changes will now automatically be saved without the need of the "Save" button.
  • Added "Instant" and "0.25 seconds" options in buffer time. You can now preview the link much quicker.
  • Added "Trigger Mode" feature. You can now select if the link previewer box will appear by hover or pressing a key.
  • Added "Pin on Preview" feature. The link previewer box will automatically pinned when previewing.
  • Added "Disable Scroll on Preview" feature. You have the option to temporarily disable the browser scrolling feature when the link previewer box appears.
  • Added "Screenshot on Preview" feature. The link previewer box will automatically screenshot it's content when previewing.
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User reviews
Please add the ability to preview link on context menu and a dark mode.
by w4t3r1ily, 2023-11-16
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Safety
Risk impact

Link Previewer 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

Link Previewer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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