Undisposition [Racle fork]

Removes Content-Disposition: attachment HTTP header to allow view files instead of downloading them. Extension icon acts as toggle.
What is Undisposition [Racle fork]?
"Undisposition [Racle fork]" is a Chrome extension specially designed to remove the 'Content-Disposition: attachment' HTTP header. This allows users to view files inline on Chrome instead of initiating an automatic download. The extension features an icon that quickly toggles its function on and off, putting you in control. It's a vital tool for avoiding the inconvenience of unwanted downloads, adding a layer of ease to your browsing experience. Derived from the original Undisposition extension, this fork includes support for Manifest V3 and the ability to blacklist certain domains.

Extension stats

By: Racle
Users: 5,000+
Rating: 4.31 (35)
Version: 0.0.6 (Last updated: 2022-10-27)
Creation date: 2019-12-13
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • http://*/
  • https://*/
Size: 15.84K

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Undisposition [Racle fork] (v0.0.6)
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Extension summary

Removes Content-Disposition: attachment HTTP header to allow view files instead of downloading them. Sometimes you want to see files in Chrome inline, but Chrome started to download it. This is quite irritating. This extension relaxes this behavior. Extension icon acts as quick toggle on/off.

Source code: https://github.com/Racle/undisposition

Original extension: Undisposition: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/undisposition/hjfncfijclafkkfifjelofbeclipplfi Original code: https://github.com/cielavenir/ctouch/tree/master/undisposition Issue this fork is based on: https://github.com/cielavenir/ctouch/issues/1 (Thanks to GianPaolo70!)

Original description:

Remove Content-Disposition: attachment HTTP header.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use and set up
  • Allows users to view files in a separate tab instead of downloading
  • Helps save storage by preventing unwanted downloads
  • Works well on various file types
  • User empowerment to control content-disposition
Cons
  • Causes file names to be garbled for some downloads
  • Does not work for specific file types like .doc and .mov
  • Needs to be disabled on certain websites for downloads to work
  • Only works about 80% of the time
  • Issues with non-viewable files (like zip files) butcher the filename
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work for .mov files
  • Works as described for many files
  • Users express frustration with specific file compatibility issues
  • Positive experiences with viewing videos instead of downloading
  • Extension helps students manage storage effectively
User reviews
Does appear to work, but is better to leave disabled except when you really need it, as it causes the names of files you _do_ want to download to be garbled.
by John McCabe, 2024-08-13

Prevents pdfs previews from showing
by Dave Gil, 2024-07-08

Very good and easy to use! by default the option is turned off, you need to turn it on and it will works well!
by 志豪张, 2024-03-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Undisposition [Racle fork] requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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