Violentmonkey

Userscript support for browsers, open source.
What is Violentmonkey?
Violentmonkey is a versatile add-on designed for Firefox. It extends userscript support to browsers with WebExtensions support and readily accommodates scripts popular with Greasemonkey and Tampermonkey. Feature-packed, it offers automatic script updates, ensures scripts are executed in their order on the list, supports GM functions, allows import /export to a zip file and syncs to Dropbox and OneDrive. It's open-source and offers a frequently updated beta version.
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Add-on stats

By: Gerald
Version: 2.28.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-18)
Creation date: 2017-03-21
Weekly download count: 3,667
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • notifications
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • clipboardWrite
  • contextMenus
  • cookies
Size: 619.66K

Ranking

# 217 ▼ 1
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Violentmonkey BETA (v2.28.1)
4.27 (11) 10,000
Violentmonkey (v2.28.0)
4.70 (83) 792,100
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Add-on summary

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Violentmonkey provides userscripts support for browsers. It works on browsers with WebExtensions support. It supports most scripts for Greasemonkey and Tampermonkey. Features:

  • Update automatically according to the meta data.
  • Scripts will be executed in order as shown in the list.
  • GM functions are supported.
  • Support import from and export to a zip file.
  • Sync to Dropbox and OneDrive!
  • Open source!
  • A frequently updated beta version (click the xpi file inside Assets and confirm).

User reviews

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Pros
  • User-friendly and simple to use
  • Open source and highly compatible
  • Good user interface
Cons
  • Can significantly slow down the browser with certain scripts
Most mentioned
  • Effective and reliable functionality
  • Appreciation for the developers
Recent reviews
by Per-Inge Eliasson, 2024-11-20
by souvenir, 2024-11-15
by Firefox user 18684504, 2024-11-14
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Violentmonkey requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Violentmonkey has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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