A minimalist browser extension to copy the current tab's URL with Cmd+Shift+C / Ctrl+Shift+C.
Stop triggering DevTools by accident. Lightweight, privacy-friendly, and blazing fast.
- ⌨️ Copy current tab URL via
Cmd+Shift+C/Ctrl+Shift+C - 🖱️ Right-click context menu with "Copy URL" option
- 🌍 Multilingual support (English & French) with real-time switching
- 🛑 Prevents DevTools from opening with this shortcut
- 🔔 In-page visual feedback (non-intrusive notifications)
- ⚙️ Configurable settings page for notifications and language
- 🔒 Privacy-first: no tracking, no data collection
- 💾 Robust storage with localStorage fallback
- ✅ Works on all websites
For development, you can install manually:
- Clone or download this repo
- Build the XPI:
make build - Go to
about:debugging> This Firefox > Load Temporary Add-on - Select the generated
.xpifile from thedist/folder
Alternatively, for direct development:
- Go to
about:debugging> This Firefox > Load Temporary Add-on - Select
manifest.jsondirectly from thesrc/folder
To build the extension locally from source:
make buildThis will create a .xpi archive in the dist/ folder.
To clean the build:
make cleanEnsure manifest.json and all source files are inside the src/ directory before building.
Access settings via the extension icon or about:addons > URL Copier > Preferences.
Available options:
- Toggle notification display when URL is copied
- Switch between English and French interface
- Settings are automatically saved and synced
Perfect for developers, researchers, and power users who frequently copy URLs and want a cleaner keyboard workflow. Ideal for:
- Quick URL sharing during development
- Research and reference collection
- Content creation workflows
- Anyone tired of accidentally opening DevTools


