# PDF Browser Companion

> PDF Browser Companion simplifies PDF viewing by opening all files directly in your browser. No more disruptions from "Save as" dialogs or auto-downloads.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/pdf-browser-companion](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pdf-browser-companion)

## Overview

- **ID:** `pdf-browser-companion`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** SBTY
- **Version:** 1.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2023-11-14
- **First published:** 2023-11-14
- **Size:** 28 KB
- **Data as of:** 2024-03-31
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/pdf-browser-companion/)

## Description

Some PDFs may trigger a "Save as" dialog or automatic download. With this addon, all PDFs open in your browser. You can still save the PDF by pressing CTRL+S (or CMD+S) after viewing.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pdf-browser-companion)