Link Tweak

Rewrite link url (href attribute of A tag) with flexible rules.
What is Link Tweak?
Link Tweak is a Chrome extension that allows you to rewrite link URLs with flexible rules. Rewrite links with regular expressions to perform various actions like previewing PDFs, removing unnecessary parameters, adding/removing/replacing language parameters, and using a secure connection (https). Easily customize and optimize your link URLs.

Extension stats

Users: 501 ▲ 10
Rating: 3.20 (5)
Version: 1.1.2 (Last updated: 2012-07-05)
Creation date: 2012-07-04
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 56.29K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Link Tweak rewrites a link url you clicked. You can specify the rewrite rules with flexible regular expressions in the options page. Please open chrome://extensions and click this extension's "Options" link after installation.

Usage examples:

  • Preview pdfs with Google Docs Viewer.
  • Remove unnecessary parameters like "?src=rss".
  • Add/Remove/Replace language parameter like "?hl=en".
  • Use a secure connection (https).

Source code is available at http://code.google.com/p/linktweak/

User reviews

I added the extension entirely so i could point out that Jason Lemonier isnt the brightest tool in the water. Or was it brightest bulb in the shed? O.... i must be losing brain function for some reason.... maybe proximity?
by Mike Crowe, 2024-02-01

only works on links
by Jason LeMonier, 2015-11-04

I use it to access school proxy, and it is great!
by Hidy Kong, 2013-11-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Link Tweak requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Link Tweak is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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