Youtube Cursor

Youtube Cursor

Upon opening a new or switching to an existing YouTube tab, this extension automatically places the mouse cursor into the search bar.

What is Youtube Cursor?
Youtube Cursor is a Firefox add-on that simplifies YouTube searches by automatically positioning the mouse cursor into the search bar when opening or switching to a YouTube tab. No need to use the mouse, making it convenient to search for videos without moving your hand away from the keyboard.
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Stats
Users: 10
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 1.3.1 (Last updated: 2022-02-12)
Creation date: 2020-07-06
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • https://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 9.61K
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Summary

With this extension, you no longer need to use the mouse to click on the search bar whenever you want to search for a video on YouTube (when opening or switching to a YouTube tab). There is no longer a need to move your hand away from your keyboard. I.e. you can open (Ctrl + T, youtube.com + Enter) or switch to (Ctrl + Tab) a YouTube Tab and immediately search for a video without ever having to use your mouse.

Safety
Risk impact

Youtube Cursor 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 Youtube Cursor if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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