Open external links in a container

This extension enables support for opening links in specific containers using custom protocol handler. It works for terminal, OS shortcuts and regular HTML pages.

Open External Links in a Container

Enhance your Firefox browsing experience with the Open External Links in a Container add-on. This powerful extension allows you to open links in specific containers using a custom protocol handler, making it ideal for managing your online activities efficiently.

Features

Create and manage containers dynamically with options to set colors and icons.
Support for terminal and OS shortcuts, enabling easy command line access.
Pin tabs and open them in reader mode for a decluttered view.
Works seamlessly with other extensions for enhanced functionality.

This add-on brings organization to your web navigation by allowing you to customize how external links are handled. For example, you can quickly open a webpage in a specific container or create a new one on the fly, all from the command line. Explore the full potential of managing your online activities and maximize your productivity with this essential Firefox add-on.

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By:: Denys H
Daily users:: 1,784+ -25
Rating:: 4.90

(61) 1 new ratings
Version:: 1.0.3 (Last updated: 2020-05-09)
Version code:: 5021798
Creation date:: 2019-08-31
Risk:: Very low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: contextualIdentities
cookies
Size:: 31.33K
URLs:: Website
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 2,231 ▼ 20

Other rankings

#205 in Tabs ▼ 1

#18 in broken links keyword 16 ▼ 1

#18 in links keyword 38 ▲ 1

#23 in contain keyword 12

#42 in contact keyword 47 ▼ 1

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User reviews

Pros

Incredibly useful tool for managing multiple containers for different purposes
Unique capability not found in other browsers
Works properly with the latest version of Firefox
Allows simultaneous access to multiple accounts like Gmail

Cons

Issues with protocol handling on Windows
New Firefox update added annoying warning when opening tabs
Unclear instructions on how to save bookmarks or enable the extension in some cases

Most mentioned

Functionality of opening links in containers
Problems with compatibility or activation on Windows
Desire for additional automatic container detection features

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Open external links in a container does not require any sensitive permissions.

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Risk likelihood

Open external links in a container has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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