Tel Linker
Locates telephone numbers on a page and converts them into clickable links.
What is Tel Linker?
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By default, the extension only supports U.S. phone numbers, however users can add custom matching Regular Expression. I recommend testing your regex at https://regex101.com/. When formatting the links, the groups are filled in using {#}. If the regex test showing matching group 1 is 67, then {1} will be replaced with 67. {0} will always replace with the originally matched string.
Keep in mind that in order to use this extension you must have software which can bind on your protocol of choice (see windows default programs, default programs by protocol)! Applications like Cisco Jabber, Skype, VerticalWave Dialer, etc. Either that or you have to have a phone system that supports some kind of http/https dialing, ie: http://callsystem.mycompany/call?number={1}{2}{3}
When matching phone numbers, it will provides 4 replacement variables for you to work with. {0} translates to the original number, in its a original state. {1} is the area code, {2} is the 3 digit part, and {3} is the four digit part.
EG: (555) 666-7777 {0} = (555) 666-7777 {1} = 555 {2} = 666 {3} = 7777
The default settings create a tel link, formatted as +1-555-666-7777, without changing the actual displayed text. If you need to use something other than tel, would like a different format, or need another dial out code, just change it in options! I would recommend that you not use the {0} replacement for the actual Tel Link portion, simply because some websites have decided to use 'pretty' formatting on their phone numbers, ie: 555.666.7777. Using periods in a phone number, for most phone clients, is not valid. The standard is to use either dashes to separate the numbers ({1}-{2}-{3}) or to simply have no separation ({1}{2}{3}).
If for some reason the extension misses a phone number, you can also try selecting the phone number and right clicking to use the context menu option. It will still try and apply the matching standards on the number just in case the issue was related to some odd DOM circumstance; if it can't match a phone number, it will simply parse out whatever protocol you've set and stick it in front of whatever you have highlighted.
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Pros
- The extension is versatile and can be used with Google Voice and other platforms
- There is an ability to set custom dialing rules
- The extension is described as useful, great and almost perfect
Cons
- The extension reverts to default settings every few days
- It doesn't always open in a new window
- There have been reports of the extension causing issues with Autotask and Cisco Control Hub websites
- Some users are unable to get it to work with specific platforms like Skype and Facetime
Most mentioned
- The versatility of the extension and its compatibility with Google Voice are often discussed
- Issues with default settings and not opening in a new window are frequently mentioned problem
- The extension's potential to cause issues with other websites is also a common point
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Safety
Risk impact
Tel Linker may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
Tel Linker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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