previewHover.mp4
This is an extension for Google Chrome that allows you to preview links on a website without having to leave the page. It uses an iframe to load the preview and a CORS proxy to bypass the CORS policy.
- Download the extension from the releases page. & unzip it
- Extension Icon > Manage Extensions > Turn Developer Mode on > click Load Unpacked > select the downloaded folder
- Click on "Add Extension" to install it.
- Navigate to a website that contains links.
- Hover over a link to view a preview of the linked page in an iframe.
- Move your cursor away from the link to hide the preview.
- Preview links without leaving the page.
- Customizable styles with CSS
- CORS proxy for cross-origin issues
https://app.tango.us/app/workflow/Workflow-with-Google-and-Render-be09ed8cf4594916adf9e146e9b52d12
- Due to security reasons, some websites may block the extension from displaying content.
- Some websites may also refuse to connect to the iframe.
Tasks | State |
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Firefox Support | |
Meta + hover for preview | |
Working on all links |
We welcome contributions from the community. If you would like to contribute, please open an issue or submit a pull request with your proposed changes.
This extension is licensed under the MIT License.