AutoControl: Keyboard shortcuts, Mouse gestures

Name: AutoControl: Keyboard shortcuts, Mouse gestures
Rating: 4.519886363636363 (352 reviews)
Author: http://autocontrol.app/

Customize keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys, Mouse gestures, Wheel gestures, Rocker gestures, Bookmark shortcuts, Joystick actions.

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AutoControl is a powerful native Chrome extension designed exclusively for Windows users to customize and redefine all keyboard shortcuts and mouse gestures across every Chrome tab. Unlike typical extensions, it works seamlessly on all types of pages, including new tabs, settings, and PDFs without injecting code, ensuring fast and efficient response times.

It supports a rich set of features including custom multi-step keyboard shortcuts, horizontal and diagonal mouse gestures, rocker and wheel gestures, bookmark shortcuts, and even joystick actions. Users can restrict shortcuts to specific websites, create custom toolbar buttons, and build their own actions through a scripting API. The extension operates offline, supports synchronization across profiles, and works in incognito mode. AutoControl offers unparalleled control over browser navigation and tab management without compromising performance or security.

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By:

http://autocontrol.app/

Users:

20,000

Rating:

4.52

(352)

Version:

2025.4.22 Last updated: 2025-04-23

Creation date:

2020-06-29

Risk:

Permissions:

nativeMessaging
tabs
<all_urls>
storage
unlimitedStorage
contextMenus
system.display
idle
chrome://favicon/
webRequest

Size:

1.45M

Email:

co*****@autocontrol.app

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 5,363 ▲ 17

Other rankings

#263 in Functionality & UI ▼ 3

#2 in keyboard keyword 44 ▲ 3

#3 in mouse keyword 40 ▲ 1

#10 in shortcut keyword 32

#57 in works offline keyword 16 ▲ 5

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User reviews

Users widely praise AutoControl for its powerful customization, allowing complex keyboard shortcuts and automation that significantly boosts productivity. However, multiple users report intermittent failures needing workarounds like restarting Chrome. The extension's reliance on an external executable and Google's push to enforce Manifest V3 are major points of concern. Additionally, lack of official Linux and Mac support frustrates some users. Despite these issues, the extension remains indispensable for many who value its advanced features and flexibility.

Pros

Highly versatile with broad functionality and customization options that greatly enhance browsing experience.
Enables the creation and use of custom scripts, automations, and keyboard shortcuts beyond standard browser capabilities.
Well-loved by users for improving efficiency and productivity within the browser environment.
Works effectively once set up, with many users praising its ease of use and power.
Supports features like opening new tabs with shortcuts and advanced program/script execution unavailable in standard extensions.

Cons

Intermittent functionality issues requiring restarting Chrome or toggling the extension off and on again to restore.
Concerns and frustration regarding Chrome's Manifest V3 update limiting or blocking the extension's functionality.
Requires downloading or running an external executable for full functionality, which some users find untrustworthy or inconvenient.
Lack of Linux and Mac support despite long existence, leaving non-Windows users underserved.
Expires or becomes non-functional after a few months if browser auto-updates are disabled, causing inconvenience to some users.

Recent reviews

不知道为什么，经常会间歇性失灵，重启Chrome后就回复正常了。

此儿*****, 2025-04-27

非常好用的插件，可惜今年以来，该插件时不时的不起作用，必须进入插件管理器关闭并重新打开才能重新起作用

*****, 2025-04-10

超级牛的插件,爱来自瓷器

YC*****, 2025-03-26

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Extension safety

Risk impact

AutoControl: Keyboard shortcuts, Mouse gestures requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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

AutoControl: Keyboard shortcuts, Mouse gestures has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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