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Snapdrop for Firefox

Snapdrop for Firefox

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What is Snapdrop for Firefox?
Snapdrop for Firefox is a Firefox add-on that allows you to easily share files and texts between devices in your local network. It provides a popup with the Snapdrop website for receiving files and texts, and also offers a background mode for sending files and getting notifications. The add-on is open source and integrates with the Snapdrop service, offering a convenient workflow for file sharing. You can also use the Snapdrop Android app for an even better experience.
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This add-on was removed from Firefox Browser Add-ons on 2024-01-10
By: ueen
Users: 196
Rating: 4.00 (8)
Version: 1.9.8 (Last updated: 2023-03-15)
Creation date: 2021-03-24
Weekly download count: 7
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • notifications
  • clipboardWrite
  • downloads
  • storage
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
Size: 59.42K
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By default, this addon just displays a popup with the Snapdrop website so you can start recieving files and texts easily. In the Popup the URL of the current Tab is posted to the Message Dialog (right click). You can change the Mode in the addons settings either to 'Popup in new window' or 'Open Tab instead'.

Background mode can be enabled in the settings This runs Snapdrop in the background so you can send files/texts anytime and get notifications.

ATTENTION: make sure that Snapdrop is only running once. (The background service will stop working if Snapdrop is opened in any tab, just make sure not to open Snapdrop in several tabs)

Kown issue Firefox: sending files from the popup does not work (FilePicker causes the Popup to close), this is a known bug. Therefore I recommend changing the Mode in the addons settings either to 'Popup in new window' or 'Open Tab instead'.

Its open source

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by EggsAndAvo, 2023-02-18
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Safety
Risk impact

Snapdrop for Firefox 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 Snapdrop for Firefox if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Snapdrop for Firefox may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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