AutoCopy
Copy the selected text only, when the mouse button is pressed for a specified time.
AutoCopy: Streamlined Text Selection Tool for Firefox
'AutoCopy' is a Firefox add-on designed to enhance the text selection process. The add-on copies your text selection directly onto your clipboard when you press and hold the mouse button for a specific time duration. This streamlines your workflow by eliminating the need for manual copy commands. AutoCopy can also enable middle click pasting. The simple, yet effective add-on aims to make text manipulation faster and more efficient in daily browsing.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 61
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- clipboardWrite
- storage
- <all_urls>
- tabs
Size: 17.96K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated.
Pros
- Simple and easy to use
- Works well on most websites
- Can filter out line breaks
Cons
- Does not work in all situations, specifically in text boxes
- Occasionally stops working and requires a re-enable
- Not functioning on specific websites
Most mentioned
- Does not work in text boxes
- Requires re-enabling after some time
- Works well for most users
User reviews
by Firefox user 12242151, 2024-12-12
Didn't seem to work for a while; but then I don't know what the definition of a "text box" is.
by DECH, 2024-12-12
by Ks, 2024-10-23
Add-on safety
Risk impact
AutoCopy 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
AutoCopy has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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