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What our analysis found

Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) for Firefox, used by 7,341 people, is not yet reviewed by Extension Auditor. Its permissions mean it can read and change data on all websites and allows unsafe code evaluation. It comes from a publisher with 2 extensions and was last updated in September 2017.

Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) for Firefox

Shortkeys (Custom Keyboard Shortcuts) for Firefox Firefox extension security report

ID: shortkeys

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
4.0.2
Size
0.25 MB
Rating
3.1/5
Reviews
262
Users
7,341
Type
Extension
Updated
Sep 4, 2017
Category
N/A
Price
Free
Featured
No
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
No
This publisherTrack record
2extensions
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Publisher Contextual Analysis

Author
Peter Malecka
Website
Visit
Extensions
2
Active
1
Obsolete
0
Listed
2
Unlisted
0
Users
15,037

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Install growth

Item
Type
Severity
Description
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Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
downloads
Permission
High
This permission controls file downloads and accesses download history. Rated High because it can download malicious files, access sensitive downloaded documents, and track user download patterns.
clipboardWrite
Permission
High
This permission allows modification of clipboard content. Rated High because it can inject malicious content into the clipboard, modify copied passwords, and manipulate copied data.
browsingData
Permission
High
This permission clears browsing data, history, and redis. Rated High because it can destroy evidence of malicious activity, clear security logs, and modify browser state.
sessions
Permission
High
This permission accesses recently closed tabs and windows. Rated High because it can monitor user activity, recover closed sensitive pages, and track browsing patterns.
Contextual Risk Factors
Risk Factor
High
The following context increases the overall risk:• 15% increase: Older manifest version lacks modern security controls• 25% increase: Unsafe code evaluation capabilities increase attack surface
Broad Host Permissions
Risk Factor
High
This extension has broad host permissions allowing it to access many or all websites.
Broad Content Script Access
Risk Factor
High
This extension can inject scripts into any website.
Unsafe JavaScript Evaluation
Risk Factor
High
This extension's CSP allows "unsafe-eval".
tabs
Permission
Medium
This permission enables tab management and monitoring. Rated Medium because it can track open tabs, access tab metadata, and monitor user browsing patterns.
storage
Permission
Medium
This permission allows storing data locally in the browser. Rated Medium because it can persist sensitive user data, track user activities over time, and potentially store malicious payloads.
management
Permission
Medium
This permission manages other installed extensions. Rated Medium because it can enable/disable other extensions and modify their settings, with changes being visible to users.
Older Manifest Version
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension uses Manifest Version 2
bookmarks
Permission
Low
This permission manages browser bookmarks and folders. Rated Low because it can only modify bookmark data, which is not sensitive and changes are visible to users.

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About this extension

Create custom keyboard shortcuts for your browser: 125+ built-in actions, macros, shortcut packs, command palette, cloud sync, and more.

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Shortkeys lets you create custom keyboard shortcuts for anything your browser can do. Choose from <strong>125+ built-in actions</strong>, chain them into <strong>macros</strong>, or write your own JavaScript, all with a clean, modern interface. What Can It Do? <strong>125+ built-in actions</strong> across 11 categories: <ul><li><strong>Scrolling</strong> — scroll up/down/left/right, jump to top or bottom</li><li><strong>Tabs</strong> — open, close, pin, mute, move, sort, duplicate, suspend, and switch tabs</li><li><strong>Navigation</strong> — back, forward, reload, copy URL, open from clipboard</li><li><strong>Windows</strong> — new window, new private window, close window, fullscreen</li><li><strong>Bookmarks</strong> — open any bookmark or bookmarklet with a shortcut</li><li><strong>Zooming</strong> — zoom in, zoom out, reset</li><li><strong>Video controls</strong> — play/pause, speed up/down, skip, mute, fullscreen</li><li><strong>Search</strong> — search Google, YouTube, Wikipedia, or GitHub for selected text</li><li><strong>Page tools</strong> — cheat sheet overlay, toggle dark mode on any page</li><li><strong>Page scripts</strong> — 25 ready-to-use scripts (highlight links, remove images, extract emails, and more)</li><li><strong>Miscellaneous</strong> — run custom JavaScript, insert text, trigger other shortcuts, take screenshots, and more</li></ul> Macros — Chain Multiple Actions Chain up to 10 actions into a single shortcut with optional delays between steps. Example: press one key to open a new tab, navigate to a URL, and pin it. Shortcut Packs Get started fast with <strong>9 curated shortcut packs</strong>: Vim, Emacs, YouTube, Productivity, Developer, Reading, Tab Manager, Keyboard Power, and Media Control. One click to install. Command Palette Click the Shortkeys icon to open a <strong>searchable command palette</strong>. Search and trigger any of your shortcuts instantly, or add a new one without opening settings. More Features <ul><li><strong>Cloud sync</strong> — shortcuts sync across devices with automatic local fallback</li><li><strong>Groups</strong> — organize shortcuts into collapsible, renamable sections</li><li><strong>Per-site filtering</strong> — all sites, blocklist, or allowlist per shortcut</li><li><strong>Shortcut recorder</strong> — click Record and press your keys, including multi-key sequences</li><li><strong>Conflict detection</strong> — platform-aware warnings for browser default clashes</li><li><strong>Shareable links</strong> — share shortcuts or groups with anyone via URL</li><li><strong>Custom JavaScript</strong> — full code editor with syntax highlighting and userscript import</li><li><strong>Live reload</strong> — shortcuts update in all tabs instantly, no refresh needed</li><li><strong>Dark mode</strong> — follows your system preference</li><li><strong>Undo/redo</strong> — Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y in the settings page</li><li><strong>Usage analytics</strong> — see which shortcuts you use most (local only)</li></ul> Open Source Free and open source under the MIT license. Trusted by 200,000+ Chrome users. <ul><li><a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/a36255fda8ac4f3e3855736c7b77c6d5a1d844a13193791732189832a34d5c97/https%3A//github.com/crittermike/shortkeys" rel="nofollow">GitHub</a></li><li><a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/88475d1fc15d27544ee04cb129f543d7c52f62edc42df4c540d446f3bfb1c182/https%3A//www.shortkeys.app/docs/" rel="nofollow">Documentation</a></li><li><a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/725834337f9fd34715c60a9e065913b50c811a1a56657123e66d78a34e62dcb1/https%3A//github.com/crittermike/shortkeys/issues" rel="nofollow">Bug reports</a></li><li><a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/f576c4e03234f0643817cfc81d6fbf3e65cdcf87a37b7f4e089201cd3f799a45/https%3A//shortkeys.app" rel="nofollow">Website</a></li></ul>

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Version
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Verdict
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Permhash
4.0.2
Latest
0.25 MBNot scanned—
36c59a1b029f3137d81bd972616c92930ab44da78c313d19c9ac053be941278e
2.0.20
0.58 MBNot scanned—
51c0fbe493ad39a7c83b10013f2ea2988d76d2fa3f67df9b47c395a261e95210
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