Open external links in a container
This extension enables support for opening links in specific containers using custom protocol handler. It works for terminal, OS shortcuts and regular HTML pages.
Firefox Add-on: Open External Links in a Container
'Open External Links in a Container' is a versatile Firefox add-on providing a custom protocol handler to open URLs in specific containers. It manages terminal commands, OS shortcuts, and internal invocations, also allowing new container creation and customization. It's capable of pinning tabs and opening in reader mode, functioning well in conjunction with other extensions.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 39
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very low risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- contextualIdentities
- cookies
Size: 31.33K
URLs: Website
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Add-on summary
Features
- provides custom protocol handler to open URLs in containers
- supports both command line and internal invocations
- supports creation of containers on the fly
- supports setting colors and icons when creating new containers
- supports tabs pinning
- supports opening tabs in reader mode
- works well in combination with other extensions
$ firefox 'ext+container:name=MyContainer&url=https://mozilla.org'
Open https://mozilla.org in a container named MyContainer. If the container doesn't exist, create it using an orange coloured fruit icon. Also, pin the tab.
$ firefox 'ext+container:name=MyContainer&color=orange&icon=fruit&url=https://mozilla.org&pinned=true'
Also it will work with the links on the site:
<a href="ext+container:name=MyContainer&url=https://mozilla.org">Mozilla.Org in MyContainer</a>
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Incredibly useful for managing multiple containers for different purposes.
- Unique capability to use multiple accounts (e.g., Gmail) at the same time in the same browser.
- Works well with the latest version in 2023 and with container names that have spaces.
Cons
- New Firefox updates introduced warnings when opening tabs with custom protocols, which users find annoying.
- Some users report difficulties in activating the extension after enabling it.
Most mentioned
- Issues with warnings before opening tabs.
- Requests for improved detection or automation for opening specific containers.
- Questions about how to properly save bookmarks using the extension.
User reviews
by darlington95, 2024-10-16
This addon has become an incredibly useful tool for me to be able to open up containers in a script-able way to allow site access for different purposes. Thank you so much for making this!
by Firefox user 17464066, 2024-08-27
by Firefox user 17232858, 2024-08-06
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Open external links in a container does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Open external links in a container has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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