Clippings

Save frequently-entered text for pasting later.

Clippings: Save and Manage Text Easily

"Clippings" is a Firefox add-on that allows users to save and manage frequently-entered text for easy pasting into web forms and emails. It offers features like organizing clippings, inserting placeholders, and quick access via keyboard shortcuts. Users can sync between Firefox and Thunderbird, making it ideal for enhancing productivity in online tasks.

Add-on stats

Manifest V3
Daily users: 13,391
-21
Rating: 4.39
(279)
Version: 7.0.1 (Last updated: 2025-01-15)
Version code: 5868207
Creation date: 2005-10-12
Weekly download count: 284
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • menus
  • downloads
  • notifications
  • storage
  • tabs
  • unlimitedStorage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 1.32M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

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 convenient to use
  • Good tutorials and screenshots available for learning
  • Reliable sync feature
Cons
  • Frequent issues with the clipping not pasting properly
  • Problems with certain websites (like Twitter and WoltLab Suite)
  • Clippings do not remember last window size or cursor position after inserting
Most mentioned
  • Clipping not working or pasting as expected
  • Issues with specific versions causing malfunctions
  • Recurrent usability problems on popular platforms
User reviews
by Gabb4SauRuzZ, 2025-02-28

Most of the time it doesn't even work, I select the clipping but it doesn't paste anything at all. Edit: I downgraded it to Version 6.3.5 and it seems to work now.
by Kill This World, 2025-02-28

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Add-on safety

Risk impact
High risk impact

Clippings 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
Moderate risk likelihood

Clippings is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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