Merlin
Modern Kiosk

Modern Kiosk

Kiosk functionality extension for Firefox browsers

What is Modern Kiosk?
Modern Kiosk is a Firefox extension ideal for public kiosks. This tool enables your browser to operate in full-screen mode, restrict user navigation, and set a default kiosk URL. It focuses on preventing unwanted access and disturbances while the browser is running. The extension will continue to evolve, with plans for features such as whitelisting domains, limiting access to the operating system, and creating an exit key combination.
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Merlin
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By: cpg
Users: 1,437 ▲ 32
Rating: 3.25 (12)
Version: 0.12 (Last updated: 2019-07-11)
Creation date: 2018-02-03
Weekly download count: 62
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • menus
  • activeTab
  • browserSettings
  • storage
Size: 12.66K
URLs: Website
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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 2588 ▲ 14
Other rankings
#19 in model keyword 21 ▲ 2 #109 in qr code keyword 29 ▲ 1 #111 in function keyword 38 #188 in prevent keyword 36 ▲ 1

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Summary
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This add-on is under active development and it's not complete as a full kiosk.

This add-on implements Kiosk functionality to be used by the public, to prevent access to the running browser.

Steps to run:

  • Install the extension and verify you see the rounded-square icon on the browser and/or the context menu
  • You can open the preferences via the add-ons area for ModernKiosk, right-clicking on the context menu or right clicking on the icon in the tab bar
  • You can set the kiosk URL that you want in the Preferences, or
  • You can browse to the URL that you want as the default kiosk URL and set it in the context menu or right-clicking in the tab bar icon, right-click on the icon and select "Set as the kiosk URL"
  • To start the kiosk, right click on the tab icon or the context menu and select on "Enter kiosk mode" to start in the Kiosk URL in full screen
To exit, quit the browser. We will add more functionality later to further prevent access to the OS.

To do:

  • Whitelist domain so user cannot browse to other domains
  • Prevent user access to the device's operating system
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User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Cool functionality
  • Nice when paired with other systems like plone cms
  • Good start
Cons
  • Missing certain features like exit key combinations and auto-start
  • Lack of updates, with the 'to-do' list not completed for over a year
  • Cannot respond to mkiosk
Most mentioned
  • Missing exit key combinations
  • Need for auto kiosk mode
  • Lack of regular updates
Recent reviews
cool functionality, formidable when partnered with plone cms
by sulong, 2023-06-20
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Safety
Risk impact

Modern Kiosk 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

Modern Kiosk has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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