Browser's external editor
Allows to edit form text fields with an external editor
Browser's external editor - Edit text fields with an 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
Manifest V3
Permissions:
- activeTab
- storage
- tabs
- scripting
- nativeMessaging
Size: 25.47K
Email: rr*****@gmail.com
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
Installation on my linux distro was not trivial, but it works like a charm.
by 
Eduardo Suarez-Santana, 2021-06-07
Eduardo Suarez-Santana, 2021-06-07The extension is unfinished, there are many places in the code that hardcode user's own directory.
by 
Anthony W., 2016-01-17
Anthony W., 2016-01-17Extension safety
Risk impact
Browser's external editor requires a few sensitive permissions. 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
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Browser's external editor. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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