Steam URL Opener

Allows you to open URLs inside Steam Client to save the hassle of logging in normal browser (with a single click on a button).
What is Steam URL Opener?
"Steam URL Opener" is a Firefox add-on designed to facilitate your Steam web navigation by allowing you to open Steam-specific URLs directly within the Steam client itself. This tool bypasses the need for repeated logins on a standard browser, offering a more seamless and integrated experience for users frequently accessing Steam web content. With support only for Steam-related hostnames, this add-on streamlines your online interactions within the Steam ecosystem, all while ensuring a single-click convenience away from your gaming sessions.

Add-on stats

By: veteran29
Users: 4,592 ▲ 27
Rating: 4.45 (44)
Version: 0.0.6 (Last updated: 2021-11-24)
Creation date: 2019-07-04
Weekly download count: 237
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
Size: 36.00K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Steam URL Opener (v0.1.1)
4.11 (46) 8,000
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Add-on summary

Allows you to open URLs inside Steam Client to save the hassle of logging in normal browser.

Only Steam related hostnames can be opened inside the client.

Source code: https://github.com/veteran29/steam-url-open-extension

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works perfectly for many users
  • Highly useful for opening Steam links directly in the Steam client
  • Easy to use and fulfills its intended function
Cons
  • No longer works for some users
  • Errors indicating inability to read or change data on Steam pages
  • No automatic toggle to open links in Steam without user action
Most mentioned
  • Works perfectly
  • No longer works
  • Very useful for opening mods and links in Steam
Recent reviews
by omnistrife, 2024-09-11

by catto24, 2024-09-03
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Steam URL Opener requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Steam URL Opener has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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