KDE Connect

KDE Connect

Allows sharing pages, videos, and images from your browser to KDE Connect devices.

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What is KDE Connect?

'KDE Connect' is a Chrome extension that enables you to send pages and content from your browser to any KDE Connect device. Be it via browser action or context menu, the extension ensures flexible and efficient communication between your devices and the browser. Please note, this extension requires a Native Messaging Host to function.

Merlin
Stats
Stats date:
Users: 8,517 ▲ 35
Rating: 4.03 (32)
Version: 0.1.7 (Last updated: 2022-03-15)
Creation date: 2017-12-08
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
  • storage
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
Size: 70.69K
Email: Click to see
URLs: Website
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

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KDE Connect
KDE Connect (v0.1.7)
4.32 (22) 1,388
Not available on Edge
Merlin
Summary

A Chrome (and compatible) browser extension to send pages and content from your browser to connected KDE Connect devices, via browser action or context menu.

This extension relies on a Native Messaging Host to communicate with KDE Connect devices. As a result, installation is a little more involved than stand-alone extensions. Please see https://github.com/pdf/kdeconnect-chrome-extension for installation instructions for the Native Messaging Host.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works well when installed properly
  • Offers seamless integration between phone and PC
  • Good for KDE environment users
Cons
  • Difficulty in finding and connecting with devices
  • Not compatible with all Samsung devices
  • Doesn't work with Google Chrome beta
Most mentioned
  • Issues with device detection
  • Works well in KDE environment
  • Comparison to other similar apps like Pushbullet and Zorin Connect
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Safety
Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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