Merlin
Open in Sidebar

Open in Sidebar

Open a link in the sidebar.

What is Open in Sidebar?
Open in Sidebar is a Firefox add-on that allows you to quickly open various types of content, such as links, images, movies, and bookmarks, in the sidebar. It offers options to choose connection methods, fix protocols and targets, and even change the user agent to display a mobile view. With no required permissions, this add-on provides a convenient way to check links and access content without leaving your current page.
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Merlin
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Users: 259 ▲ 1
Rating: 4.76 (25)
Version: 4.4 (Last updated: 2024-01-27)
Creation date: 2018-05-04
Weekly download count: 20
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 132.91K
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# 6300 ▼ 17
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Summary
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This extension is very simple and useful. You can open audio, a image, a link, a movie, a bookmark and a tab in the sidebar now. You will be able to check the link quickly. You can choose connection methods from http or https, and http will be converted to https automatically.

In version 2.0, options are available! You can fix a protocol and a target.

In version 3.0, additional permissions are available! If you allow this extension to read bookmarks, you can permit it in the options page.

In version 4.0, changing user agent is available! The sidebar can display a mobile view. Be aware, this feature effects all pages of extensions which you have installed.

In version 4.1, a shortcut is available! You can open the sidebar faster.

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User reviews
by Firefox user 13797542, 2024-03-28
by Firefox user 13797542, 2024-03-28
Great extension! It would be even better if it also had an optional monochromatic icon displayed in the address bar (in the same way as old Mozilla's Side View add-on) so if the user doesn't like to have the main toolbar overcrowded by extension icons, they can have quick access to the tool without a need to search for it on the long list of add-ons.
by Jed, 2024-02-15
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Safety
Risk impact

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

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