Create Shortcut

Adds 'Create Shortcut' to the browser's context menu.
What is Create Shortcut?
Create Shortcut is a Chrome extension that adds a convenient 'Create Shortcut' option to the context menu. When selected, the extension instantly creates an internet shortcut file (.html) to the current webpage. The shortcut files are automatically saved in your download folder, allowing you to quickly access your favorite webpages with a single click.

Extension stats

By: Tack'n
Users: 296 ▲ 6
Rating: 4.33 (3)
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2024-09-03)
Creation date: 2020-09-24
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • downloads
Size: 12.75K

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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Like the functionality that Internet Explorer had, selecting this menu allows you to download and save an internet shortcut file (.html) to navigate to the current web page

  • Version History -

v1.1.0 (2024/05/21)

  • Added download dialogue.
  • Manifest V3 support.

v1.0.1 (2020/09/27)

  • Minor modifications.

v1.0.1 (2020/09/25)

  • First release.

User reviews

Good, but unfortunately cannot be initiated via shortcut.
by Grün Blau Gelb, 2024-07-24

COOL///.....
by Vladislav Magerya, 2023-06-05

This is fantastic! Just needs a tweak so you can save the shortcut on your Windows Desktop, as well. I'm using it in Microsoft Edge and it works great.
by A Friend, 2022-03-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Create Shortcut requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Create Shortcut has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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