Hacker News with Generative AI: Extensions

Show HN: SQLite? Postgres? Use both with omni_SQLite (omnigres.org)
omni_sqlite is an extension that adds the capability to use SQLite databases as a first-class data type within Postgres. It uses expandable datum technique to ensure no additional serialization overhead for data in-flight.
Databases, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Software, Extensions
11 points by michelpp 2 days ago | 0 comments
Why PostgreSQL needs a better API for alternative table engines? (orioledb.com)
For a long time now, PostgreSQL has had an extensible Index Access Method API (called AM), which has stood the test of time and enabled numerous robust extensions to provide their own index types. For example: rum, pgvector, bloom, zombodb and others. PostgreSQL 12 introduced the Table AM API, promising equivalent flexibility for table access methods.
Databases, PostgreSQL, API, Performance, Extensions
15 points by atombender 9 days ago | 3 comments
My Favorite Firefox Extensions (alexn.org)
In my previous post, I mentioned that I now use Firefox as my main browser and you should too. Firefox’s strength is its extensions, with many available on Android devices as well. Here’s a list of my favorites.
Firefox, Web Browsers, Extensions, Productivity
12 points by todsacerdoti 18 days ago | 3 comments
Chrome for Android doesn't have extensions, but Edge now has a whole store (ycombinator.com)
Microsoft edge's latest build version 134.0.3124.57, just added a whole new web-store for Android user unlike google.
Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Android, Web Browsers, Extensions
60 points by soumikmahato 19 days ago | 57 comments
uBlock's Origin "medium" blocking mode (github.com/gorhill)
Roughly similar to using Adblock Plus with many filter lists + NoScript with 1st-party scripts/frames automatically trusted. Unlike NoScript however, you can easily point-and-click to block/allow scripts on a per-site basis.
Web Browsing, Privacy, Security, Extensions, Ad Blocking
7 points by ReadCarlBarks 26 days ago | 1 comments
Chrome removed the uBlock Origin extension (chromewebstore.google.com)
Finally, an efficient blocker. Easy on CPU and memory.
Web Browsers, Security, Privacy, Extensions
6 points by iam-tony 26 days ago | 1 comments
About Google Chrome's "This extension may soon no longer be supported" (2024) (github.com/gorhill)
Starting with Google Chrome 127, there will be a warning for uBlock Origin (uBO) in your chrome://extensions/ page:
Google Chrome, Web Browsers, Extensions, Software Updates, Security
278 points by 0x000042 31 days ago | 171 comments
Microsoft begins turning off uBlock Origin and other extensions in Edge (neowin.net)
If you use the uBlock Origin extension in Google Chrome or Edge, you should probably start looking for alternative browsers or extensions—either way. A few days ago, users noticed that Google had begun disabling uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2-based extensions as part of the migration to Manifest V3. Now, Microsoft Edge appears to be following suit.
Web Browsers, Privacy, Extensions, Microsoft Edge
787 points by thombles 34 days ago | 514 comments
Mozilla's approach to Manifest V3: What's different and why it matters for 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, Extensions, Privacy, Browsers, Web Development
11 points by akyuu 35 days ago | 0 comments
uBlock Origin dead for many as Google purges Manifest v2 extensions (theregister.com)
Google's purge of Manifest v2-based extensions from its Chrome browser is underway, as many users over the past few days may have noticed.
Google Chrome, Web Browsers, Extensions, Privacy, Security
31 points by akyuu 36 days ago | 3 comments
Material Theme has been pulled from VS Code's marketplace (github.com/material-theme)
VS Code, Extensions, Software, Open Source
479 points by Inityx 36 days ago | 391 comments
Microsoft Edge Disables uBlock Origin and Other Manifest V2 Extensions (windowsreport.com)
The latest Microsoft Edge Canary has disabled Manifest V2 extensions installed from the Chrome Web Store, including uBlock Origin.
Web Browsers, Privacy, Security, Extensions, Chrome
8 points by brycewray 36 days ago | 0 comments
ChatGPT can be used as default Safari search engine with new extension (macrumors.com)
OpenAI today updated the ChatGPT app to add a new Safari Extension that allows ChatGPT to be used as the default search engine for searches made through the Safari search bar.
ChatGPT, Safari, Search Engines, Web Browsers, Extensions
31 points by TimLeland 36 days ago | 19 comments
uBlock Origin Has Been Disabled (ublockorigin.com)
With the advent of Manifest V3 (MV3), many users are concerned about the future of ad blockers like uBlock Origin.
Web Browsing, Privacy, Ad Blocking, Extensions
31 points by aryan14 43 days ago | 40 comments
Show HN: I made an extension that turns Google Sheets into Google Slides (workspace.google.com)
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Google Sheets, Google Slides, Productivity Tools, Extensions
8 points by jbarks73 69 days ago | 2 comments
Malicious extensions circumvent Google's remote code ban (palant.info)
As noted last week I consider it highly problematic that Google for a long time allowed extensions to run code they downloaded from some web server, an approach that Mozilla prohibited long before Google even introduced extensions to their browser. For years this has been an easy way for malicious extensions to hide their functionality. When Google finally changed their mind, it wasn’t in form of a policy but rather a technical change introduced with Manifest V3.
Security, Web Browsers, Google Chrome, Extensions, Malicious Software
30 points by campuscodi 72 days ago | 6 comments
Show HN: Postgres-SQLite: SQLite as first-class types in Postgres (github.com/michelp)
postgres-sqlite is a PostgreSQL extension that introduces SQLite databases as a first-class data type within PostgreSQL.
Databases, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Extensions
15 points by michelpp 88 days ago | 2 comments
Mem0 Browser Extension (twitter.com)
Web Browsers, Extensions, Social Media
6 points by anshulbhide 155 days ago | 0 comments
Ask HN: Why does Chrome Android not support extensions/plugins? (ycombinator.com)
Chrome on Android certainly has its own code paths but it's also got shared DNA with Chrome for windows/osx both of which support plugins.
Chrome, Android, Web Browsers, Extensions, Plugins
11 points by ggm 160 days ago | 14 comments
Show HN: A VSCode Extension to edit HTML visually in real-time (github.com/urin)
Edit HTML files visually in real-time.
Visual Editors, Web Development, VSCode, Extensions
231 points by urin 171 days ago | 137 comments
BigSearch Browser Extension (github.com/garywill)
Handily use / switch any one or multiple (uninterruptedly) search engines (or search any websites).
Web Browsers, Extensions, Search Engines
32 points by Duckyroad 174 days ago | 1 comments
Chrome Canary just killed uBlock Origin and other Manifest V2 extensions (androidpolice.com)
Web Browsing, Chrome, Extensions, Privacy
119 points by abixb 178 days ago | 60 comments
Mozilla's lapse in judgement causes clash with uBlock Origin developer (ghacks.net)
Mozilla has removed uBlock Origin Lite from Firefox's addon store after a review found issues with the extension.
Mozilla, Web Browsers, Extensions, Privacy, Security
244 points by nickthegreek 184 days ago | 2 comments
Help select new Firefox Recommended Extensions (mozilla.org)
Firefox Recommended Extensions comprise a collection of featured content that’s been curated with extensive community involvement. It’s time once again to form a new Recommended Extensions Community Advisory Board and launch a fresh curatorial project. The project goal is to identify a new batch of exceptional extensions that should be considered for the Recommended program (Firefox desktop and Android).
Firefox, Web Browsers, Community, Open Source, Extensions
23 points by ReadCarlBarks 195 days ago | 12 comments
Haskell Postgres Stored Procedures (github.com/ed-o-saurus)
This project is a "procedural language" extension of PostgreSQL allowing the execution of code in Haskell within SQL code.
Haskell, PostgreSQL, Databases, Programming Languages, Extensions
57 points by runeks 204 days ago | 12 comments
Imgpls – An extension to load Imgur images directly (andadinosaur.com)
Web Browsers, Extensions, Image Hosting
144 points by goranmoomin 226 days ago | 73 comments
Chrome Web Store warns end is nigh for uBlock Origin (theregister.com)
Web Browsers, Security, Privacy, Extensions
8 points by endorphine 231 days ago | 0 comments
About Google Chrome's "This extension may soon no longer be supported" (github.com/uBlockOrigin)
Web Browsers, Extensions, Google Chrome
182 points by cglong 243 days ago | 45 comments
uBlock Origin Lite (Manifest V3) by Gorhill (ublockorigin.com)
Web Browsing, Privacy, Extensions, Software
10 points by sogen 245 days ago | 0 comments
Show HN: Context Copy – VS Code extension for quickly copying context (visualstudio.com)
VS Code, Extensions, Programming, Productivity Tools
12 points by collinc777 255 days ago | 1 comments