ScriptSnap

ScriptSnap

Reduce time spent on mundane tasks by assigning execution of any JavaScript code to keystrokes.

What is ScriptSnap?
ScriptSnap is a Chrome extension that allows you to execute JavaScript code by pressing a few buttons on your keyboard. It provides a convenient way to create and organize JS shortcuts, with a user-friendly interface and jQuery-like syntax. With ScriptSnap, you can automate tasks, modify page content, perform calculations, interact with servers, and more. Install now and start saving time on repetitive tasks.
Merlin
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By: keleran
Users: 21 ▼ -1
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 1.4.2 (Last updated: 2013-04-07)
Creation date: 2013-04-07
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 105.47K
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Summary

With this extension you can execute any JavaScript code by pressing a few buttons on your keyboard. Those JS snippets can be arranged into groups with unlimited nesting, and there is a nice UI to navigate through. Convinient editor and jQuery-like syntax for your code are another cool features.

It would be easier to understand how these JS shortcuts works, if you just install extension, take a look at it's settings and try out default config.

Quick start: install, then open any page (http://example.com is a good one) and press "E", "O", "Enter" on your keyboard.

Please note: it will not work on any special pages, like new blank page, extensions list, etc., and Chrome Webstore - it's a browser restriction.

Permission to read your data on all websites needed solely for inserting keypress listener.

This extension has an open source code, it can be found at https://github.com/dchekanov/scriptsnap.

Suggested usage:

  1. Bookmarks: simple (just static URL), smart (URL dependent on current URL and/or page content), parameterized (URL with parameters values taken from user input), mixed (parameterized with extra logic).
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User reviews
Loved It. It's better there is a place for detailed documentation and pre-built useful script collections
by Raja Aqiqah Raja Aqiqah, 2017-04-28
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Safety
Risk impact

ScriptSnap may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

ScriptSnap has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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