Retainer

Retainer

Provides a keyboard shortcut (Shift + Alt + C by default) to create a new tab that retains the current/last-used container.

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What is Retainer?

Retainer is a Firefox add-on that allows users to create new tabs that retain the current or last-used container. It provides a convenient keyboard shortcut for quick tab creation and container retention.

Merlin
Stats
Stats date:
Users: 57 ▲ 1
Rating: 5.00 (5)
Version: 0.2.1 (Last updated: 2022-01-17)
Creation date: 2021-08-24
Weekly download count: 2
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • notifications
  • tabs
  • storage
  • cookies
Size: 17.53K
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
Merlin
Summary

This is an updated and improved version of https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/new-container-tab/

It provides a keyboard shortcut (Shift + Alt + C by default) to create a new tab that retains the current/last-used container.

You can edit the default shortcut under Add-ons and Themes > Extensions > ⚙️ > Manage Extension Shortcuts > Retainer. New tabs can be restricted to the last-used container in the extension's preferences panel under Add-ons and Themes > Extensions > Retainer > ⋯ > Preferences.

User reviews
Does the job.
by emred, 2023-05-08
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Safety
Risk impact

Retainer 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

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

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