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Link Preview Sidebar

github.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on Firefox Add-ons and has been in the index since 13 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Link Preview Sidebar is an open-source browser extension that displays linked pages in a sidebar rather than opening new tabs. It is intended for users who want to preview and browse links while keeping the current page visible.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebEmbeddable
Link Preview Sidebar preview
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Overview

4 features

Purpose: Opening links in separate tabs when users want to preview them alongside the current page.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: web users who want side-by-side link previews

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: github.com · addons.mozilla.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Link Preview Sidebar sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on opening links in separate tabs when users want to preview them alongside the current page. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for web users who want side-by-side link previews. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (Open Source). Basis unknown · not verified: Link Preview Sidebar is available on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Behind Link Preview Sidebar is Felix Becker, and it first shipped in 2020. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 4 catalogued features are sidebar previews, link opening, and current-page browsing.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Sidebar previews
  • Link opening
  • Current-page browsing
  • Firefox support

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
link-previewsidebar-browsingtab-managementfirefox-extension

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserEmbeddable

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierStore listing found

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed13 Sep · 10:34 UTC
    Link Preview Sidebar seen via Firefox Add-ons
    Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Link Preview Sidebar

What is Link Preview Sidebar?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Link Preview Sidebar focuses on opening links in separate tabs when users want to preview them alongside the current page. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is Link Preview Sidebar for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Link Preview Sidebar is an open-source project built for web users who want side-by-side link previews.
Is Link Preview Sidebar free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Link Preview Sidebar is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Link Preview Sidebar run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Link Preview Sidebar runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is Link Preview Sidebar still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026.
What projects are similar to Link Preview Sidebar?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Link Previewer, Open in Sidebar, and Link Previewer Pro.Link PreviewerOpen in SidebarLink Previewer Pro
Who develops Link Preview Sidebar?
Link Preview Sidebar is developed by Felix Becker.
When did Link Preview Sidebar launch?
Link Preview Sidebar first shipped in 2020.

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