#chrome-extension

The uBlock Origin Chrome extension has been updated to block known ClickFix sites, which are malicious websites that use social engineering to trick users into clicking and running harmful code. This move helps mitigate ClickFix attacks, a growing threat where fake error messages prompt users to copy-paste or execute malicious scripts.

Soft Send is a Chrome extension that allows users to delay sending emails in Gmail, giving them a brief window to review and potentially unsend messages before they are delivered.

A developer created a Chrome extension that reads notifications aloud and allows users to filter them by keywords, giving more control over which alerts are spoken.

Adaptive Feed Reader is a browser extension that reformats LinkedIn's feed into a text-based, Hacker News-style layout for easier skimming and reading.

A Chrome extension called Quit YouTube transforms the platform into a text-first, distraction-free interface, removing video thumbnails, autoplay, and the recommendation feed to help users reduce mindless scrolling and focus on content they intentionally seek out.

Mobile View is a Chrome extension that lets developers see both desktop and mobile versions of a webpage simultaneously in a single window. The tool helps streamline responsive design testing without toggling between browser views.

Privacy Magic is a Chrome extension designed to protect user privacy. Its source code and a detailed list of protections are available on GitHub, and it can be installed from the Chrome Web Store. The developer plans to continuously improve the extension based on user feedback.

Facebook Images Downloader is a Chrome extension that lets users quickly download photos from Facebook in just seconds, offering a simple way to save images directly from the social media platform.

A developer created a simple Chrome extension called LinkedIn Focus to block LinkedIn feed distractions, sharing it as a practice project in distribution and seeking feedback.

Phixo is a Chrome extension that helps users identify phishing emails in Gmail and Outlook by explaining why a specific message is suspicious or malicious, aiming to improve security awareness.

RePost is a Chrome extension that functions as an API tester, allowing users to make HTTP requests and inspect responses directly from their browser.

Bookxlate is a Chrome extension that uses the Google Gemini API to perform in-place OCR and translation of Internet Archive books, eliminating the need to download images or use separate software. Users must provide their own Gemini API key. The source code is available on GitHub.

Pixelblock is a Chrome extension that blocks email open tracking images in Gmail, designed to enhance email privacy. The extension has been updated to work with Manifest V3.

Tabsmith-lint is a static analysis tool that helps developers identify and fix potential compliance issues in Chrome extensions before submitting to the Chrome Web Store, reducing the risk of rejection.

A free Chrome extension called AI Score uses AFDocs in the backend to analyze how well AI agents can read, navigate, and use a website's documentation. It provides a numeric and letter grade score, with detailed feedback that can be copied and sent to an AI agent for fixing issues.

IG Follow is a Chrome extension that allows users to export their Instagram followers and following lists to CSV or Excel formats.

FB Group Scraper is a Chrome extension that allows users to export Facebook group members' data, including names and profile URLs, into a CSV file for offline access and analysis.

Fork is a free Chrome extension that lets users build custom features on top of Gmail and Google Calendar. The tool keeps limited trace activity of coding sessions for 30 days for troubleshooting and improvement, and does not log or retain any Google user data.

AgentShare Agent Readiness is a Chrome extension that scans websites to assess how well they are optimized for AI bots and crawlers, helping developers and site owners improve their site's compatibility with AI agents.

A Chrome extension called Clean Web Summarizer uses the DeepSeek V4 Flash API to remove ads and noise from web pages, reformatting them into cleaner, more readable layouts with images preserved if desired. It also supports translating page content into other languages like Chinese.

A developer created a free Chrome extension that downloads and converts YouTube videos to MP3 locally in the browser, avoiding ads, popups, and server-side processing. The extension supports batch downloads from playlists and a video queue feature for later downloads.

AI Assistant for Amazon is a Chrome extension that enhances Amazon shopping by providing AI-powered features like product research, price comparison, and buying recommendations directly on Amazon product pages.

This is a Chrome extension repository on GitFlic that allows users to bypass paywalls on various news websites, enabling access to articles otherwise behind a paywall.

GetBlocked is a Chrome extension that blocks web trackers entirely on the user's local device, with no data sent to external servers. It aims to provide privacy protection without relying on cloud-based filtering.

A Chrome extension named JSON Viewer Formatter allows users to view and format JSON data directly in the browser. It provides a clean, tree-based layout for easier reading and navigation of JSON responses. The tool is designed for developers working with APIs or JSON files.

A Chrome extension called Vantage overlays job details—such as title, company, LinkedIn profile, and location—onto calendar invites to help users prepare for external meetings. The tool was built by a longtime HN member.

A new Chrome extension called Font Detector allows users to identify fonts on any webpage. The tool provides details such as font family, size, weight, and color, helping designers and developers quickly recognize typography used online.

Tabsmith-lint is a linter tool that helps Chrome extension developers catch issues that could lead to rejection by the Chrome Web Store before submission, saving time and preventing common policy violations.

Bookmarkr is a Chrome extension that functions as a visual bookmark manager, allowing users to organize bookmarks with visual previews for easier browsing and retrieval.

The article provides guidance on using a Claude Chrome extension within the Cursor editor, enabling users to integrate Claude's AI capabilities directly into their Cursor development environment.