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gLinks Chrome Extension: File and Bookmark Management

The 'gLinks' extension is a Google Chrome feature designed to make managing bookmarks and files an easy task. This tool lets you create and open .url, .webloc, and .glink files directly within your Google Drive. Utilize this technology for smooth, efficient management of your files and bookmarks in a single platform. The recent update in August 2014 fixed issues relating to Google's Picker API update, enhancing its functionality.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 3.09
(231)
Version: 0.0.0.2 (Last updated: 2023-04-25)
Creation date: 2014-08-06
Size: 9.10K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 5,659 ▲ 150

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Useful for creating external links
  • Convenient for opening URLs directly from Google Drive
  • Works well on My Drive
  • Interactive with shared Google Drive content
Cons
  • Not working for many users
  • Requires excessive permissions for a simple function
  • Error messages encountered frequently
  • Non-intuitive user experience
Most mentioned
  • Not working
  • Excessive permissions requested
  • Useful app
  • Error messages encountered
  • Intuitiveness issues
User reviews
Dead app.
by Randy Winchester, 2023-09-23
Seems to don't work anymore ;( Please fix it "Error: Server Error The server encountered an error and could not complete your request."
by Oriane JOSEPH, 2021-09-23
Excellente extension pour ajouter des LIENS externes (ou interne) à Google Drive. MERCI.
by Elisa B, 2020-11-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

gLinks does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

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