Steam URL Opener

Steam URL Opener

Allows you to open URLs inside Steam Client to save the hasle of logging in normal browser.

What is Steam URL Opener?
'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.
Merlin
Stats
By: veteran29
Users: 7,000+
Version: 0.1.1 (Last updated: 2022-06-15)
Creation date: 2019-11-07
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • declarativeContent
Size: 55.51K
URLs: Website
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Steam URL Opener
Steam URL Opener (v0.0.6)
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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
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Saves time opening pages in the Steam client
  • Useful for opening Steam Workshop links
  • Works as intended
  • Simple in idea but amazing in practicality
Cons
  • Doesn't work for all pages
  • Massive delay with opening for some users
  • Does not redirect links from browser to Steam app for some users
  • Does not work for some users
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Works as intended
  • Useful for opening Steam links
  • Massive delay with opening
  • Simple and practical
Recent reviews
Doesn't work
by Simon Smillie Simon Smillie, 2024-04-19

Great! If only there's an autodirect option...

Good job! Need to see if the extension is "naughty". But it opens the links properly)
by Fedor Utin Fedor Utin, 2024-01-18
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Safety
Risk impact

Steam URL Opener is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Steam URL Opener has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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