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BriefURL by winters

Instantly shorten URLs with the native, simple right-click menu. Convert any link to a compact is.gd or v.gd URL and copy it to your clipboard in one easy step. Perfect for sharing on social media, emails, or anywhere character count matters.

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About this extension
Link Shortener is a modern, lightweight Firefox extension that makes sharing long URLs simple and efficient.

Features:
  • Right-click Convenience: Simply right-click on any link or web page and select "Copy Shortened Link" to instantly create and copy a shortened URL to your clipboard.
  • Multiple Services: Choose between is.gd and v.gd shortening services based on your preference.
  • Keyboard Shortcut: Use Ctrl+Shift+S (Cmd+Shift+S on Mac) to quickly shorten the current page URL without using the mouse.
  • No Sign-up Required: Create shortened links instantly without needing to create accounts or navigate to external websites.
  • Notification System: Optional notifications let you know when a link has been shortened and copied (can be disabled in settings).
  • Privacy-Focused: No tracking, no data collection, and minimal permissions required.

How to Use:
  1. For links on a webpage: Right-click on any link and select "Copy Shortened Link"
  2. For the current page: Right-click anywhere on the page (not on a link) and select "Copy Shortened Page URL"
  3. Using keyboard: Press Ctrl+Shift+S to shorten the current page URL

The shortened URL is automatically copied to your clipboard, ready to be pasted wherever you need it.

Use Cases:
  • Share links on social media platforms with character limits
  • Create cleaner, more manageable links for emails and messages
  • Make long URLs more readable and easier to share verbally
  • Avoid link breakage in text documents where long URLs might wrap incorrectly
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Required permissions:

  • Input data to the clipboard
  • Display notifications to you
  • Access browser tabs
  • Access your data for is.gd
  • Access your data for v.gd
  • Access your data for x.gd
  • Access your data for anon.to
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Version
1.3
Size
21.99 kB
Last updated
5 months ago (9 Mar 2025)
Related Categories
  • Web Development
  • Social & Communication
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Licence
MIT Licence
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Tags
  • content blocker
  • download
  • facebook
  • google
  • privacy
  • search
  • security
  • shopping
  • social media
  • user scripts
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Release notes for 1.3
  • Added fallback/retry logic for service provider downtime/issues
  • Added x.gd and anon.to sources
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