# Ctrl + Shift + C Should Copy

> Intercepts Ctrl+Shift+C, blocks opening developer tools, and copies the selection to the clipboard.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ctrl-shift-c-should-copy](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ctrl-shift-c-should-copy)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ctrl-shift-c-should-copy`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** jscher2000
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 417
- **Weekly downloads:** 14
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (25 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2021-01-31
- **First published:** 2021-01-30
- **Size:** 19 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ctrl-shift-c-should-copy/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/jscher2000/Ctrl-Shift-C-Should-Copy](https://github.com/jscher2000/Ctrl-Shift-C-Should-Copy)

## Description

Ctrl + Shift + C Should Copy is a Chrome extension that intercepts the Ctrl+Shift+C keyboard shortcut, preventing the Developer Tools from opening and instead copying the selected text to the clipboard. This ensures a seamless copy experience on web pages without triggering the developer console.

The extension injects a minimal script directly into web pages, but does not run on browser UI or internal pages. Users concerned with permissions can review the simple script on GitHub or via online extension viewers. Additionally, the script is compatible with user script managers like Greasemonkey and Tampermonkey for those preferring custom scripts.

This utility is ideal for users who frequently copy content on the web but accidentally open developer tools with Ctrl+Shift+C. The icon for the extension is sourced from iconsdb.com, providing a clear visual cue for copying functionality.

## Rankings

- #5,582 — Overall
- #4 — shift
- #6 — cmd/ctrl+m
- #28 — lift
- #156 — development
- #243 — developer

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ctrl-shift-c-should-copy)