External Application Launcher
Run any external application with custom arguments from the browser toolbar or context menu to send links, text and more
External Application Launcher - Edge Add-on for Executables
'External Application Launcher' is an Edge extension that offers the possibility to define toolbar buttons or context menu items for executing external applications. It can be used to send webpage data, selected text, or image URLs to other browsers, text editors, photo editors, or download managers. Please note, a minimal native client needs to be manually installed for functioning.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
Permissions:
- activeTab
- storage
- contextMenus
- nativeMessaging
- downloads
- notifications
- declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
- scripting
Size: 162.75K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Edge Add-on Store
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User reviews
work perfectly on linux.
now i can open videos from youtube with yt-dlp mpv player
by gospodin, 2025-01-01
It does work, although there's a lack of documentation as to how to exactly set up certain commands, if you're not that familiar with command line.
It took about 20 minutes but eventually I got it to successfully execute an "Everything" (the search app) search for the text I had highlighted in the browser. Very useful.
Thanks!
by Bradford, 2023-02-16
Add-on safety
Risk impact
External Application Launcher requires very minimum permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- Medium Facilitates communication between extensions and native applications, usually low risk if managed correctly.
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Risk likelihood
External Application Launcher has earned a good reputation and 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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