OpenVSX, which VSCode forks rely on for extensions, down for 24 hours
(open-vsx.org)
Some services are down
Some services are down
Osprey – Browser extension that protects you from malicious websites
(github.com/Foulest)
Osprey is a browser extension that protects you from malicious websites.
Osprey is a browser extension that protects you from malicious websites.
Tell HN: Microsoft bans its extensions from Cursor?
(ycombinator.com)
As of ~6 hours ago, the "C# Dev Kit" and "C/C++" extensions no longer work in Cursor.
As of ~6 hours ago, the "C# Dev Kit" and "C/C++" extensions no longer work in Cursor.
Show HN: Pets for Cursor
(ycombinator.com)
I created an extension which adds a custom pet to your editor (Cursor/ VS Code/ Windsurf compatible).<p>https://github.com/blairjordan/codachi<p>As you type, your pet hatches, acquires XP and evolves.<p>A playing card is generated when your pet evolves.<p>All pixel art is original and hand/ mouse drawn.
I created an extension which adds a custom pet to your editor (Cursor/ VS Code/ Windsurf compatible).<p>https://github.com/blairjordan/codachi<p>As you type, your pet hatches, acquires XP and evolves.<p>A playing card is generated when your pet evolves.<p>All pixel art is original and hand/ mouse drawn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Microsoft edge's latest build version 134.0.3124.57, just added a whole new web-store for Android user unlike google.
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.
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.
Chrome removed the uBlock Origin extension
(chromewebstore.google.com)
Finally, an efficient blocker. Easy on CPU and memory.
Finally, an efficient blocker. Easy on CPU and memory.
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:
Starting with Google Chrome 127, there will be a warning for uBlock Origin (uBO) in your chrome://extensions/ page:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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's purge of Manifest v2-based extensions from its Chrome browser is underway, as many users over the past few days may have noticed.
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.
The latest Microsoft Edge Canary has disabled Manifest V2 extensions installed from the Chrome Web Store, including uBlock Origin.
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.
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.
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.
With the advent of Manifest V3 (MV3), many users are concerned about the future of ad blockers like uBlock Origin.
Show HN: I made an extension that turns Google Sheets into Google Slides
(workspace.google.com)
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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.
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.
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.
postgres-sqlite is a PostgreSQL extension that introduces SQLite databases as a first-class data type within PostgreSQL.
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 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.
Show HN: A VSCode Extension to edit HTML visually in real-time
(github.com/urin)
Edit HTML files visually in real-time.
Edit HTML files visually in real-time.
BigSearch Browser Extension
(github.com/garywill)
Handily use / switch any one or multiple (uninterruptedly) search engines (or search any websites).
Handily use / switch any one or multiple (uninterruptedly) search engines (or search any websites).
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 has removed uBlock Origin Lite from Firefox's addon store after a review found issues with the extension.
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 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).
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.
This project is a "procedural language" extension of PostgreSQL allowing the execution of code in Haskell within SQL code.