ShortcutKey2URL (WebExtensions)

ShortcutKey2URL (WebExtensions)

ShortcutKey2URL for Firefox WebExtensions is an extension for Firefox that allows you to open, and move url using shortcut keys. You can also run JavaScript. I released WebExtensions version in Firefox 60.

What is ShortcutKey2URL (WebExtensions)?
ShortcutKey2URL (WebExtensions) is an extension for Firefox that allows you to open and move URLs using shortcut keys. It also allows you to run JavaScript and open URLs in incognito mode.
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By: onozaty
Users: 186
Rating: 4.41 (17)
Version: 4.5.2 (Last updated: 2023-11-05)
Creation date: 2008-03-27
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
  • clipboardWrite
  • contextMenus
Size: 242.37K
URLs: Website
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Summary

ShortcutKey2URL for Firefox WebExtensions is an extension for Firefox that allows you to open, and move url using shortcut keys. You can also run JavaScript. (WebExtensions version in Firefox 60.)

Display the action list with the startup key and execute the action with the next key.

The startup key default is Ctrl+Period(on mac, Command+Period). You can change this key later.

Characters that can be used as keys are not limited to one character. It can be set as multiple characters. ShrotcutKey2URL executes its action from the characters entered consecutively as keys when the target is narrowed down to one.

The items that can be set as actions are as follows.

  • Jump to URL. For already opened URL, go to that tab. Open it as a new tab if it is not already open.
  • Open URL in new tab.
  • Open URL in current tab.
  • Execute the JavaScript on the current tab.
  • Open URL as a new tab and then execute the JavaScript.
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User reviews
The 1 thing that would make this better is if you are jumping to a URL is that it would make a new tab for that URL even if one is already open at that site. Yes, If it's not an exact match, then it should generate a new tab.
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Safety
Risk impact

ShortcutKey2URL (WebExtensions) is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install ShortcutKey2URL (WebExtensions) if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

ShortcutKey2URL (WebExtensions) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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