Browser's external editor

Allows to edit form text fields with an external editor

What is Browser's external editor?

Browser's external editor is a Chrome extension that enables you to edit text fields in forms using an external editor. It provides seamless integration and improves productivity by allowing you to use your preferred editor for inputting text in web forms.

Extension stats

By: Ruslan Osmanov

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 88 ▼ -11

Rating: 3.00 (2)

Version: 3.2.1 (Last updated: 2023-03-28)

Creation date: 2019-10-16

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

activeTab
storage
tabs
scripting
nativeMessaging

Size: 25.47K

Email: rr*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 70598 ▼ 2599

Other rankings

#30467 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 279 #237 in editor keyword 44 ▼ 8

Other platforms

Browser's external editor (v3.2.1)

5.00

(2) 22

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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There are two steps to follow before using the extension after installation:

Configure the extension: https://github.com/rosmanov/chrome-bee/wiki/Configuration-in-Chrome
Install a native messaging host application: https://github.com/rosmanov/chrome-bee/wiki/Installing-Host-Application

User reviews

Installation on my linux distro was not trivial, but it works like a charm.

by

Eduardo Suarez-Santana, 2021-06-07

The extension is unfinished, there are many places in the code that hardcode user's own directory.

by

Anthony W., 2016-01-17

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Browser's external editor requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Browser's external editor is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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