Steam Redirect Skipper

Skip the steam redirect page when clicking external links within steam chat
What is Steam Redirect Skipper?
Steam Redirect Skipper is a Chrome extension that allows you to skip the steam redirect page when clicking external links within steam chat. With this extension, you can bypass the page entirely and visit external websites without any clicking.

Extension stats

By: danr
Users: 342 ▲ 5
Rating: 4.63 (16)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2014-08-23)
Creation date: 2014-08-23
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/*
Size: 3.65K

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Extension summary

Simple script to bypass the steam redirect page for non steam URL links when using steam chat.

No clicking to visit an external link.

-- Change Log --

Version 1.1 Re-write of script to make use of chrome web requests, meaning the page isn't loaded at all.

Version 1.0 Initial release.

User reviews

Broken.
by Jak, 2024-01-10

Terrific! Skips the page entirely.
by Rami Markus Maunula, 2014-08-29

awesome
by Jono Seel, 2014-08-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Steam Redirect Skipper requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Steam Redirect Skipper has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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