urlshort

URL shortener plugin to allow "go/shortcut" in the URL bar

URLShort - Edge Add-on for Quick Link Navigation

URLShort is a plugin for Edge that enables the use of 'go/keyword' in the URL bar. It catches the request and redirects you to the link associated with the given keyword, allowing for quick and easy link navigation.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Users: 23
Version: 0.1.0 (Last updated: 2020-10-07)
Creation date: 2020-10-07
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://www.google.com/
  • *://www.google.no/
  • *://www.google.se/
  • *://www.google.dk/
  • *://go/
  • *://www.bing.com/
  • *://duckduckgo.com/
Size: 40.53K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

urlshort (v0.1.1)
14 0.00 (0)
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox

Add-on safety

Risk impact

urlshort requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
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