Original link: https://luolei.org/what-i-use-chrome-extension-2023
Recently, I have been sorting out the various items I use and preparing to start a new series of articles ” What I am using ” to share the software, hardware and other items I use in my daily life, work and study.
First, let’s start with something simple and brief, introducing the browser plug-ins I usually use when surfing the Internet. The last time I introduced my browser plug-in was in December 2012.
From 2012 to 2023, in the past 11 years, I have also experienced the transformation from a rookie programmer who just entered the industry to becoming an experienced programmer. Writing this topic article spanned a time span of 10 years, and it was indeed interesting.
The browser I use ​
Currently I have four browsers installed on my computer:
- Chrome : Google Chrome, the main browser for daily work and development.
- Edge : Microsoft Edge browser, used for debugging, and used in conjunction with the Microsoft ecosystem on Windows.
- Firefox : Firefox International version, alternative browser.
- Safari : Apple’s own Safari browser, a backup browser.
Today’s browser compatibility is very good, unlike ten years ago when you still had to consider compatibility with IE. Basically just using Chrome can meet your needs. The Chrome extensions I use usually also have corresponding Edge and Firefox versions.
Chrome is the absolute workhorse , and I have the Chrome browser installed on my Mac, PC, iPhone, and Android. Edge is the second most used browser and is mainly used for some Microsoft ecosystem packages on Windows.
Currently, I have multiple profiles in my Chrome configuration, which are used for daily life and development and debugging. Here’s a look at the plugins I used in both configurations.
Chrome Plugin: Daily ​
| Plugin name | Plug-in type | Plug-in introduction | usage frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampermonkey | Grease Monkey Script | Used to install various scripts | high |
| Bitwarden | Password management | Password management tool to manage various account passwords. | high |
| 2FAS – Two Factor Authentication | Password management | Two-step verification tools | high |
| Proxy Switchy Omega | network proxy | Used to switch network proxy. | high |
| Adobe Acrobat | PDF reader | Read PDF files online. | high |
| Vimium | Vim emulation | Use Vim keys to operate the browser. | Backstage |
| Wikiwand: Wikipedia Modernized | Wikipedia | Beautify the Wikipedia interface. | Backstage |
| JianyueSimpRead | reading mode | Simplify web pages and improve reading experience. | high |
| Obsidian Web | Note taking aid | Use with Obsidian note-taking software. | high |
| immersive translate | Translation tools | Web page comparison translation tool. | high |
| Language Reactor | Translation tools | Subtitle translation for YouTube, Netflix, etc. | middle |
| OneTab | tag management | Close favorite tabs with one click to save memory. | high |
| Simple Tab Sorter | tag management | Manage current Tab label sorting | high |
| Awesome ChatGPT Screenshot | webpage Screenshot | Screenshot and screen recording tool. | middle |
| ImageAssistant Batch Image Downloader | Image download | Download web images in batches. | high |
| Search Result Previews | Search enhancement | Add preview image to Google search results page | Backstage |
| uBlacklist | Search enhancement | Google search results page blocks specific websites | Backstage |
| Social Blade | Youtube | View Youtube channel data | Backstage |
| Website IP information query | Website information | View current website IP address information (ipip.net) | middle |
| Sider: ChatGPT Sidebar | AI-assisted | ChatGPT tool, content summary, etc. | high |
| Jingdong Price Guarantee – Jingdong Price Guarantee Assistant | Shopping price comparison | JD price protection, view historical low prices | high |
| Shopping party automatic price comparison tool | Shopping price comparison | Automatically compare prices and view historical low prices | high |
| MetaMask | Ethereum wallet | Ethereum wallet | Low |
Chrome Plugin: Development and Debugging ​
I usually open a new Chrome Profile separately for development and debugging, so as to isolate the plug-ins that are used daily and avoid being interfered by the injection of plug-ins that are used daily.
| Plugin name | Plug-in type | Plug-in introduction | usage frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proxy Switchy Omega | network proxy | Used to switch network proxy and cooperate with whistle | high |
| ModHeader | network request | Manage and modify network request headers | high |
| Allow CORS | network request | Allow cross-domain requests | high |
| EditThisCookie | Cookies | Manage and modify cookies | high |
| JSON Formatter | format | Beautify the display of JSON format | Backstage |
| XML Tree | format | Beautify the display of XML format | Backstage |
| Vue.js devtools | Debugging | Vue debugging tools | high |
Think ​
This is the Chrome extension I currently use. While writing this article, I discovered that there were many plugins that were not actually used at all, so I simply deleted them and relieved the burden on the browser.
Compared to 10 years ago, I don’t see much change in terms of plug-ins that enhance the functionality of the browser itself. For example, tag management and screenshots, the functionality of the browser itself has not changed much in these areas. Some plug-ins are replaced as the browser itself is updated, such as image search and history management.
However, platform and service-related plug-ins have changed a lot. If I no longer use a service or product, the corresponding plugin is basically deleted.
Looking back over the past few years, mobile has become an important trend. People are using apps more and more, while PC websites have stagnated. For me, the scene of opening the browser on the computer is becoming more and more monotonous. I usually only open the browser when I am working.
For myself, this may be a question that needs reflection: I should more actively explore the development capabilities of other platform products, instead of being limited by my current career and thinking inertia.
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