Merlin
Open in MS Edge™ Browser

Open in MS Edge™ Browser

Open current page, link, or all tabs in the Microsoft Edge™ browser

What is Open in MS Edge™ Browser?
'Open in MS Edge™ Browser' is a Firefox add-on that allows users to seamlessly switch to Microsoft Edge by opening their current page, link or even all tabs in Edge. Perfect for those who often find themselves toggling between these browsers, this extension eliminates the need for manual copy-pasting of links. It also opens links in a new Edge tab if the browser is already open or a new window if not. This add-on requires a minimal native client installation.
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Merlin
Stats
Users: 1,712 ▲ 14
Rating: 4.31 (26)
Version: 0.3.3 (Last updated: 2023-09-28)
Creation date: 2017-04-24
Weekly download count: 24
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 231.63K
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Open in MS Edge™
Open in MS Edge™ (v0.3.3)
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Summary
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This extension opens the current tab or links in Microsoft's Edge browser. Using this extension you can send links to Microsoft Edge without the need to manually copy and paste links. It is also possible to send all links to Edge using right-click over the context menu option.

If an Microsoft Edge instance is already opened, then link is opened in a new browser tab, however, if Microsoft Edge is not opened, a new Microsoft Edge window is opened.

Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6hSo5Sx5tk For FAQs please visit: http://add0n.com/open-in.html?from=edge For bug reports visit: https://github.com/andy-portmen/native-client/

Notes:

  1. For this extension to open links in Microsoft Edge browser you will need to install a minimal native client. The instruction to install the native client is displayed once a link opening is requested. Notes:
  2. This extension supports managed storage which means some preferences can be configured by the domain administrator
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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
  • Works as advertised
  • Simplifies process of copying and pasting to Edge
  • Helpful for people who develop in Firefox but need to swap to Edge for certain plugins
Cons
  • Needs to install a separate program or JavaScript library
  • Requested permissions are excessive
  • Logo needs updating
  • Doesn't work out of the box
Most mentioned
  • Needs separate download and installation
  • Helpful for swapping between Firefox and Edge
  • Works as intended
Recent reviews
Needs to install an executable. Not working out of the box.
by Nuno José, 2023-04-04
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Safety
Risk impact

Open in MS Edge™ Browser 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

Open in MS Edge™ Browser is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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Open in MS Edge™ Browser