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libredirect/browser_extension

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Browser Extension

This browser extension is a web traffic redirector designed to route requests from popular social and video platforms to privacy-focused alternative frontends and backends. It functions as a privacy-friendly frontend redirector by replacing standard website URLs with user-defined alternative instances.

The system includes a frontend instance manager that allows for the selection of preferred community-run versions of a site. Users can manage custom web traffic routing through the use of allowlists to exclude specific websites from redirection and can toggle between original and alternative site views using keyboard shortcuts.

The project implements these capabilities through client-side URL rewriting and declarative request filtering. It manages user preferences and instance settings using local storage and defines its API access through manifest-based permission scoping.

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Features

  • Privacy-Focused Redirectors - Automatically sending requests from tracking-heavy websites to privacy-respecting interfaces through a browser extension.
  • Privacy-Focused Browsing - Routes traffic from tracking-heavy social and video platforms to privacy-focused alternative frontends and backends.
  • Alternative Frontends - Allows users to manage and switch between different community-run, privacy-focused alternative frontends.
  • Frontend Instance Managers - A system for switching between original websites and preferred privacy-friendly mirror instances via allowlists and keyboard shortcuts.
  • Privacy-Preserving Redirectors - A browser extension that automatically forwards traffic from mainstream platforms to privacy-focused alternative frontends.
  • Network Request Filters - Uses browser manifest rules to intercept and filter outgoing network requests based on URL patterns.
  • Client-Side URL Rewriting - Implements real-time modification of domain names to route traffic to privacy-friendly frontend counterparts.
  • Keyboard Shortcut View Switchers - Enables switching between the original website and its privacy-friendly alternative using specific keyboard shortcuts.
  • Browser Local Storage Management - Persists user allowlists and preferred instance settings using the browser's built-in local storage.
  • Global Keyboard Event Listeners - Provides global keyboard shortcut listeners to trigger instant switching between original and alternative site views.
  • URL Redirection Allowlists - Provides allowlists to manage which websites should be redirected to alternatives and which should remain on the original platform.
3,919 stars·141 forks·JavaScript·GPL-3.0·22 views

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Frequently asked questions

What does libredirect/browser_extension do?

This browser extension is a web traffic redirector designed to route requests from popular social and video platforms to privacy-focused alternative frontends and backends. It functions as a privacy-friendly frontend redirector by replacing standard website URLs with user-defined alternative instances.

What are the main features of libredirect/browser_extension?

The main features of libredirect/browser_extension are: Privacy-Focused Redirectors, Privacy-Focused Browsing, Alternative Frontends, Frontend Instance Managers, Privacy-Preserving Redirectors, Network Request Filters, Client-Side URL Rewriting, Keyboard Shortcut View Switchers.

Which projects share features with libredirect/browser_extension?

Projects with overlapping indexed features include: libredirect/libredirect — libredirect is a browser extension redirector and privacy frontend router. It functions as a web request redirector… brave/brave-browser — Brave is a privacy-centric web browser built on the Chromium engine. It functions as a cross-platform navigation tool… brave/browser-laptop — Brave is a privacy-focused desktop browser built on Chromium that blocks ads and trackers by default, and includes an… browserworks/waterfox — Waterfox is a privacy-focused web browser built on a fork of the Gecko engine that removes all telemetry and tracking… alex313031/thorium — Thorium is a web browser built from the Chromium project, designed for high performance and expanded compatibility. It… floorp-projects/floorp — Floorp is a privacy-focused web browser built on the Firefox engine. It functions as a customizable browser shell that…

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