GSConnect

Share links with GSConnect, direct to the browser or by SMS.

GSConnect: A Chrome Extension for Sharing Links to Devices

GSConnect is a powerful Chrome extension designed to facilitate secure content sharing between your computer and various devices. It enables users to share links to websites, images, and videos either directly to the device browser or via SMS. GSConnect is a complete implementation of KDE Connect tailored especially for the GNOME Shell.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.37
(51)
Version: 7 (Last updated: 2019-05-04)
Creation date: 2019-05-03
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
Size: 43.97K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works well on Ubuntu 20.04
  • Useful utility for mobile integration
  • Good integration with Android devices
  • Can open web links from the desktop
Cons
  • Connectivity issues on Fedora
  • Service unavailable on Google Chrome
  • Poor pairing experience on Pop_OS
Most mentioned
  • Works perfect in Ubuntu 22.04
  • Requires patience for installation
  • High resource usage
User reviews
užitečné doplnění pro KDE connect a propojení s mobilem
by Jiří Doubravský, 2024-07-31

en ubuntu 22.04 no funciona
by Salva Make, 2024-02-23

Flows smoothly on Ubuntu 20.04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

GSConnect requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of GSConnect. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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