Desktop notifications for Stack Exchange's inbox

Real-time desktop notifications for Stack Exchange's inbox. The inbox content is also shown in the panel at the extension button.
What is Desktop notifications for Stack Exchange's inbox?
Desktop notifications for Stack Exchange's inbox is a Firefox add-on that provides real-time notifications for the inbox of any user on Stack Exchange. It allows you to go to your inbox with a single click and displays the unread notification count. The add-on also offers the option to disable desktop notifications and shows your Stack Exchange inbox in the panel at the extension button.

Add-on stats

By: Rob W
Users: 25 ▼ -1
Rating: 4.00 (5)
Version: 2.3resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2012-12-09
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://api.stackexchange.com/*
  • notifications
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 36.03K
URLs: Website

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Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Real-time desktop notifications for the Stack Exchange. Key features:

  • Real-time desktop notifications for the inbox of any user on the Stack Exchange.
  • Go to your inbox on click (this link can be configured).
  • Don't want to receive notifications any more? Expand the widget by clicking the icon in the add-on bar, and click Stop.
  • Unread notification count is displayed on the button.
  • Desktop notifications can be disabled.
  • Your StackExchange inbox is shown in the panel at the extension button.
Source code: GitHub Support: Stack Apps Chrome extension: Chrome Web Store

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Desktop notifications for Stack Exchange's inbox requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Desktop notifications for Stack Exchange's inbox is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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