Hacker News with Generative AI: Browser Extensions

Show HN: Kahuna, the IndexedDB-Manager Webextension (github.com/hummingme)
Kahuna is a browser extension for Firefox and Chromium based browsers to manage IndexedDB databases. It can be used to create databases and modify their structure, as well as to view, query, edit, import and export the data they contain.
Web Development, Browser Extensions, IndexedDB, Databases
19 points by thinkdecidedo 5 days ago | 4 comments
Show HN: Offline JavaScript PubSub between browser tabs (simon-frey.com)
TabSub offers you an easy to use Javascript PubSub via local storage. No server is required as all messages are shared via the browser built in local storage.
JavaScript, Offline, Browser Extensions, PubSub, Web Development
83 points by l1am0 9 days ago | 37 comments
AI browser assistant extensions probably beaming everything to the cloud (theregister.com)
Generative AI assistants packaged up as browser extensions harvest personal data with minimal safeguards, researchers warn.
Generative AI, Privacy, Browser Extensions, Data Security
10 points by rntn 18 days ago | 1 comments
Control your attention on the web – Block sites on certain days and times (github.com/Bsodoge)
Focus Mode is a browser extension designed to keep you focused and productive while browsing the web.
Productivity, Web Browsing, Time Management, Browser Extensions
36 points by bsodoge 24 days ago | 12 comments
Alpine.js devtools no longer supported on Chrome (github.com/alpine-collective)
JavaScript, Browser Extensions, Web Development, Alpine.js
3 points by themgt 24 days ago | 0 comments
Cloudflare asks browser devs to sign insane NDAs before fixing browser blocking (palemoon.org)
Since this seems to be an on-going problem at this time, this topic aims to provide a summary and "current status" regarding CloudFlare and its promise they "aren't in the business of claiming any browser is more legitimate than another" handling of their Captcha/turnstile pages.
Web Development, Privacy, Security, Browser Extensions
149 points by dmitrygr 27 days ago | 70 comments
Microsoft announced Scareware blocker for MS Edge (microsoft.com)
Scareware blocker in Microsoft Edge is here to protect you from scareware attacks—full-screen pop-ups with alarming warnings claiming your computer has been compromised.
Security, Browser Extensions, Microsoft, Edge
5 points by CHEF-KOCH 30 days ago | 1 comments
Google changes Chrome extension policies following the Honey link scandal (theverge.com)
Google has updated its affiliate ads policy for Chrome extensions after creators accused PayPal’s popular Honey browser extension of being a “scam.”
Google Chrome, Browser Extensions, Affiliate Marketing, Online Advertising, Scandals
3 points by theshrike79 31 days ago | 0 comments
Peer-to-peer file transfers in the browser (github.com/kern)
Peer-to-peer, Web Development, File Sharing, Browser Extensions
606 points by keepamovin 31 days ago | 257 comments
Google changes Chrome extension policies following the Honey link scandal (theverge.com)
Honey was accused of shadily swapping out affiliate links, and now Google has new rules for extensions targeting exactly that.
Google Chrome, Browser Extensions, Privacy, Security, Affiliate Marketing
16 points by techjamie 31 days ago | 2 comments
Polymorphic Chrome Extensions Impersonate Password Managers to Steal Credentials (cyberinsider.com)
A newly discovered class of malicious browser extensions, dubbed polymorphic extensions, can impersonate legitimate extensions such as password managers in real time, tricking users into handing over sensitive credentials.
Cybersecurity, Browser Extensions, Password Managers, Malware
11 points by thunderbong 33 days ago | 4 comments
PayPal honey extension has again "featured" flag in Chrome web store (chromewebstore.google.com)
Save money and earn rewards when you shop online.
Browser Extensions, Online Shopping
324 points by dvh 35 days ago | 177 comments
Show HN: AI Browser Agent Leaderboard (steel.dev)
See how various AI browser agents stack up based on their accuracy in completing web-based tasks on the WebVoyager benchmark.
AI, Web Development, Benchmarking, Browser Extensions
11 points by huss97 39 days ago | 3 comments
Launch HN: Browser Use (YC W25) – open-source web agents (github.com/browser-use)
Enable AI to control your browser 🤖
Web Development, Open Source, Artificial Intelligence, Browser Extensions
259 points by MagMueller 46 days ago | 100 comments
Mozilla's approach to Manifest V3: What's different for extension users (mozilla.org)
Extensions are like apps for your browser, letting you customize and enhance your online experience. Nearly half of all Firefox users have installed at least one extension, from privacy tools to productivity boosters.
Mozilla, Browser Extensions, Web Development, User Experience
13 points by uallo 46 days ago | 1 comments
Google Chrome disables uBlock Origin for some in Manifest v3 rollout (bleepingcomputer.com)
Google continues its rollout of gradually disabling uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2-based extensions in the Chrome web browser as part of its efforts to push users to Manifest V3-based extensions.
Google Chrome, Browser Extensions, Privacy, Security, Web Development
32 points by el_duderino 50 days ago | 11 comments
Deep Fake Detector Extension by Mozilla Firefox (mozilla.org)
The Fakespot Deepfake Detector extension will help you sort out text written by humans from text that has been created using AI tools.
AI, Browser Extensions, Mozilla Firefox, Information Security
67 points by Topfi 63 days ago | 36 comments
Skyvern Browser Agent 2.0: How We Reached State of the Art in Evals (skyvern.com)
We’ve been working hard cooking up something new to share with you all!
Browser Extensions, AI, Performance, Machine Learning
49 points by suchintan 85 days ago | 31 comments
De-Muskifier: Firefox add-on to replace all instances of Elon Musk with raccoons (mozilla.org)
This browser extension replaces mentions of Elon Musk, SpaceX, Tesla, and related terms with cute raccoons and raccoon factoids.
Firefox Add-ons, Browser Extensions, Humor, Elon Musk, Social Commentary
54 points by thunderbong 85 days ago | 39 comments
Why is PayPal being sued by YouTubers? It's over the Honey extension (abc.net.au)
It's a little gold coin, causing a big fuss.
Lawsuits, PayPal, YouTube, Browser Extensions
5 points by CHB0403085482 94 days ago | 1 comments
PayPal's Honey Extension Accused of Hijacking Affiliate Links (bloomberglaw.com)
PayPal Inc.'s browser extension Honey unlawfully supplants affiliate links and reduces content creators’ commissions and tracking numbers, Wendover Productions LLC and Businessing LLC alleged in a proposed class action.
PayPal, Affiliate Marketing, Browser Extensions
3 points by resalisbury 94 days ago | 2 comments
Show HN: Filter out engagement bait and politics on your X/Twitter feed (danielpetho.com)
Unbaited is a browser extension that helps you filter out engagement bait and inflammatory content from your X (formerly Twitter) feed.
Social Media, Browser Extensions, Content Filtering
71 points by danielpetho 96 days ago | 128 comments
Wildcard: Customize HN using a spreadsheet view (2020) (geoffreylitt.com)
Wildcard is a browser extension that empowers anyone to modify websites to meet their own specific needs, using a familiar spreadsheet view.
Browser Extensions, Web Development, Customization, User Experience, Productivity
115 points by vortex_ape 99 days ago | 11 comments
uBlock Origin GPL code being stolen by team behind honey browser extension (reddit.com)
As of 12/31/2024, I found Pie Adblock (created by the same team as Honey) violating uBlock Origin's GPL license, read below for full details
Privacy, Browser Extensions, Legal Issues
1057 points by extesy 100 days ago | 444 comments
Popular browser extension Honey accused of shady business practices (snopes.com)
A viral video alleged that the coupon-finding browser extension is a scam.
Browser Extensions, Business Practices, Consumer Protection, Social Media
8 points by jacobrussell 101 days ago | 1 comments
Show HN: Open-source and transparent alternative to Honey (github.com/Abdallah-Alwarawreh)
Syrup is an open-source browser extension designed to help users discover and apply the best coupons effortlessly.
Open Source, Browser Extensions, E-commerce, Shopping
41 points by MasterAbood 105 days ago | 10 comments
Honey's deal-hunting browser extension is accused of ripping off YouTubers (theverge.com)
The PayPal Honey browser extension is, in theory, a handy way to find better deals on products while you’re shopping online. But in a video published this weekend, YouTuber MegaLag claims the extension is a “scam” and that Honey has been “stealing money from influencers, including the very ones they paid to promote their product.”
Browser Extensions, E-commerce, Consumerism, Influencer Marketing
8 points by paulpauper 109 days ago | 1 comments
Show HN: Bring-your-own-key browser extension for summarizing HN posts with LLMs (github.com/ivanyu)
A bring-your-own-key browser extension for summarizing Hacker News articles with OpenAI and Anthropic LLMs.
Browser Extensions, LLMs, Hacker News, OpenAI, Anthropic
74 points by ivanyu 121 days ago | 29 comments
Web Highlighter Userscript (github.com/physicslog)
An userscript that allows the ability to highlight the selected text in the webpages.
Web Development, User Scripts, Tools, Browser Extensions
23 points by fhcxvbdb 133 days ago | 3 comments
Ask HN: To those with successful browser extension(s), how did you grow it? (ycombinator.com)
I maintain a handful of browser extensions and one of them is gaining traction. I'm now looking for marketing avenues and curious to hear from anyone that may have gone down this path before.
Browser Extensions, Marketing, Growth Hacking, User Acquisition, Web Development
76 points by dandrew5 141 days ago | 47 comments