QuickCut

Name: QuickCut
Rating: 4.28 (50 reviews)
Author: LockeLamora

Adds a context menu to quickly save shortcut files (url, desktop, webloc). There have been a couple other extensions with similar functions (DeskCut, SaveLink, etc ), but these extensions have not been updated to work with WebExtensions yet.

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Features & Capabilities

QuickCut is a Chrome extension that enhances your browsing experience by adding a convenient context menu option to quickly save shortcut files such as URL shortcuts, desktop shortcuts, and webloc files. Unlike older extensions like DeskCut and SaveLink that have become outdated, QuickCut is fully compatible with the latest WebExtensions standard, ensuring smooth and reliable functionality.

With QuickCut, users can effortlessly create and save shortcut files directly from the browser context menu, streamlining your workflow and organization. Its simple yet effective functionality makes it an essential tool for users who frequently need to save and manage web shortcuts.

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Version:

2.6 Last updated: 2024-08-31

Version code:

5801333

Creation date:

2017-12-21

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Size:

23.96KB

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Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-03

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Ranking

# 4,924 ▼ 28

Other rankings

#17 in quick keyword 45

#48 in quiz keyword 21 ▲ 3

#87 in function keyword 17 ▼ 1

#155 in cute keyword 26 ▲ 4

#159 in update keyword 20 ▼ 4

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Developed by:

LockeLamora

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/quickcut/

User Reviews

QuickCut is a handy, cross‑platform tool that creates native shortcut files for web pages via a context menu, making it easy to save and organize links. It’s loved as essential by many users and works across browsers and OSes. However, it has notable issues: it stopped working with Firefox 112+ for some users and can inconsistently save as HTML instead of .url/.desktop shortcuts. There are also common requests for more integrated features like a keyboard shortcut and replacement of the browser's bookmark button.

Pros

Easy one-click saving of web links via the context menu, often with a keyboard shortcut, creating a shortcut quickly.
Saves web links as native shortcut files (.url on Windows, .desktop on Linux) rather than HTML bookmarks, making them portable and easy to organize next to related files.
Cross-platform compatibility and broad browser support (works in Waterfox, Firefox, Eclipse Browser, LibreWolf) and is valued on Linux distros like Ubuntu GNOME.
Widely regarded as essential/handy for managing shortcuts, with years of usefulness and positive impressions.

Cons

Major compatibility issue: after Firefox 112 update, QuickCut stops working for many users.
Inconsistent file generation: in some cases saves as HTML files instead of native shortcuts (.url/.desktop), breaking expected behavior.
User-requested enhancements (e.g., add a direct keyboard shortcut, or replace the browser's star/bookmark button) indicate room for integration improvements.

Recent reviews

Running perfectly via Context option via Startpage as the default search engine, 5 stars. Using it within Waterfox, Firefox, Eclipse Browser and LibreWolf.

by gr*****, 2025-12-23

Finally!!! Before, with Linux Mint, I had problems creating Link shortcuts on the desktop (or other folders): I had to keep a Nemo window (Mint Cinnamon's file manager) in the foreground and drag the link to it. Now I just have to click once. Thank you so much for this wonderful plugin, great job! Just one thing: with the dark theme the icon is very difficult to see. Is there any way to change it? Best regards and thanks again.

by Na*****, 2025-04-16

by 天灭*****, 2025-04-07

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Is QuickCut Safe?

Risk impact

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QuickCut requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Medium Allows management of download operations but generally doesn't severely affect security unless misused.

Risk likelihood

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QuickCut has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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