QuickCut

QuickCut

Adds a context menu to quickly save shortcut files (url, desktop, webloc). There have been a couple other extensions with similar functions (DeskCut, SaveLink, etc ), but these extensions have not been updated to work with WebExtensions yet.

What is QuickCut?
QuickCut is a Firefox add-on that incorporates a context menu for quickly saving shortcut files. Unlike similar extensions (DeskCut, SaveLink, etc), QuickCut is updated to work with WebExtensions, providing improved performance and compatibility. QuickCut enables saving in different formats including url, desktop, and webloc, providing users with convenient and enhanced browsing experience.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 532 ▼ -5
Rating: 4.23 (47)
Version: 2.5 (Last updated: 2023-04-27)
Creation date: 2017-12-21
Weekly download count: 8
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • downloads
  • storage
Size: 24.38K
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Merlin
Summary

Adds a context menu to quickly save shortcut files (url, desktop, webloc).

There have been a couple other extensions with similar functions (DeskCut, SaveLink, etc ), but these extensions have not been updated to work with WebExtensions yet.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Allows users to easily manage and organize bookmarks
  • Provides simple and effective functionality
  • Option to modify settings according to personal preferences
  • Useful for those using Ubuntu Linux where saving shortcuts isn't working properly
  • Can save .URL file to the desktop
Cons
  • Issues with the extension not working after certain Firefox updates
  • Inconvenience of a security box popping up every time user opens a url shortcut
  • Issues with saving certain types of links, particularly individual tweets
  • Lack of a feature to replace the standard bookmark button in Firefox
  • Problems with certain settings not behaving as they did in previous versions
Most mentioned
  • Problems after updates to Firefox
  • Usefulness in organising bookmarks
  • Requirement for improvement and additional features
  • Issues with URL shortcuts
  • Ease and simplicity of use
Recent reviews
by mangoman1, 2023-11-02
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Safety
Risk impact

QuickCut is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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