Merlin
Download from Google Docs w/o its Javascript

Download from Google Docs w/o its Javascript

Makes Google Docs files download-able without running Google's non-free code.

What is Download from Google Docs w/o its Javascript?

Download from Google Docs w/o its Javascript is a Firefox add-on that provides a convenient way to download things from Google Docs without running any proprietary code. It is designed for users of LibreJS and was tested on the latest version of GNU IceCat, a version of Firefox. By avoiding non-free Javascript, this add-on promotes the principles of free software.

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Stats
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Users: 49 ▲ 2
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2017-07-06)
Creation date: 2017-06-26
Weekly download count: 8
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Size: 9.52K
Email: Click to see
URLs: Website
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Chrome-Stats Rank

# 12622 ▲ 111
Other rankings
#20 in google chrome keyword 12 #20 in javascript keyword 23 #80 in script keyword 29 #199 in google docs keyword 45 ▲ 4

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
Merlin
Summary
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Provides a convenient way to download things from Google Docs without running any proprietary code.

This add-on assumes that you are running LibreJS and was tested on the latest version of GNU IceCat, a version of Firefox.

For more info about non-free Javascript and why it should be avoided:

https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/javascript-trap.en.html

User reviews
Although the icon may look a bit shifty, this extension does what it says. Now I no longer have to sit through a browser freezing for minutes while waiting for a massive blob of non-free JavaScript to load every time someone sends me a link to a Google Doc. Yay, thanks!
by pelle, 2020-03-19
by Firefox user 14072894, 2018-08-02
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Safety
Risk impact

Download from Google Docs w/o its Javascript 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

Download from Google Docs w/o its Javascript has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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