Black-shrimp

An open source eyedropper extension for Chrome. Pick, save and organize color swatches. Export them for Adobe programs.

Black-shrimp - Open Source Eyedropper Chrome Extension

Black-shrimp is a handy eyedropper extension for Chrome. It provides a simple and efficient way of picking, saving, and organizing color swatches from web pages. Options are available to switch between hex, rgb, and hsl color modes, and swatches can be exported conveniently into .ase files for use in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Hotkeys are present for easy access, intending to streamline your design work.
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Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 3.95
(21)
Version: 1.2.2 (Last updated: 2019-06-13)
Creation date: 2019-06-09
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • downloads
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • file://*/*
Size: 176.13K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

πŸ“ FEATURES

  • Pick colors by clicking on the page with the eyedropper
  • Create groups and organize your swatches
  • Switch between hex, rgb and hsl color modes
  • Export your collection in a .ase file and import it in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

⌨️ HOTKEYS

  • ALT + B is the default key bidding to open Black shrimp
    You can change it by browsing to chrome://extensions/shortcuts

While open:

  • ALT + SHIFT + A β€” Add a color
  • ALT + SHIFT + F β€” create Folder
  • ALT + SHIFT + D β€” Delete selection
  • ALT + SHIFT + E β€” Export swatches
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great extension with a good UI
  • Works fast and smooth
  • Easy to use with useful features to handle colors
  • Better than Colorzilla
  • Excellent for graphic/web designers
Cons
  • Not working or unresponsive when clicking the icon
  • Issues with compatibility on MacBook Pro and Chromebooks
  • Some users found it difficult to use or access the features
Most mentioned
  • Not working when clicking the icon
  • Great user interface
  • Fast and smooth performance
  • Better than Colorzilla
  • Useful for handling colors
User reviews
Mto bΓ£o
by Danielle Lima, 2024-03-07


I used to use this extension all the time, sadly it doesnt work anymore as it doesnt show anything when i click the icon :(
by belk, 2022-05-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Black-shrimp requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Black-shrimp has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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