SLext

Open source ShareLatex/Overleaf extension that adds features for an improved editing experience!
What is SLext?
SLext is an open source ShareLatex/Overleaf extension that adds features such as file tabs, quick file opening, setting a main file to compile, and more. Improve your editing experience with SLext!

Add-on stats

Users: 31 ▲ 2
Rating: 5.00 (3)
Version: 1.8.0 (Last updated: 2024-02-21)
Creation date: 2017-02-14
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Size: 445.59K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

SLext (v1.8.0)
4.85 (13) 480
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Add-on summary

Open source ShareLatex/Overleaf extension that adds features for an improved editing experience!

Features include:

  • File tabs
  • Favorite tabs with Alt+d
  • Quick-open files with Alt+p
  • Set a main file to compile with the "Compile main" button
  • Quickly closing a tab by pressing Alt+w
  • Opening the file under your cursor in a document by pressing Alt+g
  • Hiding remote cursors and flags
  • Changing color scheme for the interface to match the editor themes

User reviews


by mehl, 2019-12-09

Best extension for Firefox by the amazing Gollum also known as Iaro.
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

SLext requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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