Allows you to open URLs inside Steam Client to save the hasle of logging in normal browser.
Steam URL Opener: Open Steam Links Directly in Client
'Steam URL Opener' is a Chrome extension designed for avid gamers. It allows users to directly open Steam-related URLs inside the Steam Client, reducing the hassle of logging in via a mainstream browser. Note that only Steam-related hostnames can be opened within the client. Enjoy the extension and support its development by buying the creator a coffee.
Extension stats
By: veteran29
Creation date: 2019-11-07
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
Size: 55.51K
Email: ch*****@maciejewski.dev
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Extension summary
Allows you to open URLs inside Steam Client to save the hassle of logging in normal browser.
Only Steam related hostnames can be opened inside the client.
Source code: https://github.com/veteran29/steam-url-open-extension
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Enjoying the extension? Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/veteran29
User reviews
Pros
- Works great for many users
- Saves time opening pages in the Steam client
- Easy to use
- Reliable for opening Steam links
Cons
- No longer works for some users
- Causes a black screen on Steam for some users
- Some users report it doesn't do anything
- Delayed opening of pages for some users
Most mentioned
- Works great
- Doesn't work anymore
- Causes issues with Steam black screen
- Time-saving for opening Steam pages
User reviews
No bloody work
works great
Works, but causes Steam to display a black screen after the page is closed, which can only be fixed by fully restarting Steam.
Extension safety
Risk impact
Steam URL Opener does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Steam URL Opener has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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