Open in GIMP photo editor

Open in GIMP photo editor

Adds context menu items to send image links and image files directly to the GIMP photo editor

What is Open in GIMP photo editor?
Open in GIMP photo editor is a Firefox add-on that adds context menu items to efficiently send image links and image files directly to the GIMP photo editor without the need to manually save them first. Install the add-on and easily open images in GIMP with a right-click.
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Stats
Users: 101
Version: 0.2.1 (Last updated: 2023-10-09)
Creation date: 2020-01-11
Weekly download count: 2
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • downloads
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 205.37K
URLs: Website
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Summary

This extension streamlines sending images to GIMP, eliminating the need for manual saving. If the image has a valid URL, it is transmitted directly to GIMP. In the case of an image in DATA URL format, it is temporarily stored in your system's temporary directory, after which GIMP is invoked to open this image (you can modify this behavior via the options page).

Important notes:

  1. To use this extension, you must have the GIMP photo editor installed, which can be obtained from https://www.gimp.org/downloads/.
  2. If the extension cannot automatically locate GIMP, you can specify its location on the options page.
  3. For this extension to function and open images in the GIMP photo editor, a native connector must be installed. Instructions for installing the native client will be provided when attempting to open an image link with this extension.
  4. This extension operates as an open-source project, and you are welcome to visit and contribute code.

Features:

  1. The ability to download images and transmit local file paths to GIMP.
  2. Directly send image links to GIMP (though not recommended).

-- Legal Disclaimer: This extension offers a convenient means of facilitating access to GIMP but is not affiliated with or a part of the GIMP photo editor. It is an independent, open-source project.

Safety
Risk impact

Open in GIMP photo editor is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Open in GIMP photo editor is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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