What does Open in Browser do?

Open in Browser focuses on opening files in the browser without downloading them first. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.

Who should use Open in Browser?

Open in Browser is an open-source project built for web browser users who want to view supported files inline.

What platforms does Open in Browser run on?

Open in Browser runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is Open in Browser still maintained?

Unverified. Open in Browser has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to Open in Browser?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include open-in-browser, Open in the Archive, and Open.

Who develops Open in Browser?

Open in Browser is developed by Rob--W.

When did Open in Browser launch?

Open in Browser first shipped in 2008.

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Open in Browser

Name: Open in Browser
Author: Rob--W

github.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

Open in Browser is an open-source browser extension that lets users open supported files directly in the browser rather than downloading them. It is intended for people who frequently view files from the web and prefer inline browser viewing.

Open SourceWebEmbeddable

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Overview

4 features

Open in Browser is a Browser DevTools & extensions project. It focuses on opening files in the browser without downloading them first. Open in Browser is an open-source project aimed at web browser users who want to view supported files inline. Open in Browser is open source under the Open Source license. It ships for the web and embeddable surfaces.

It is developed by Rob--W, and it first shipped in 2008. Key capabilities include inline file opening, download prevention, and browser integration.

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

Inline file opening
Download prevention
Browser integration
Firefox support

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddable

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

HTTPSPrivacy Policy Terms of ServiceOpen SourceFree tierStore-verified publisher

Legal

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed8 Sept · 17:09 UTC
Open in Browser verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Open in Browser

What does Open in Browser do?: Open in Browser focuses on opening files in the browser without downloading them first. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use Open in Browser?: Open in Browser is an open-source project built for web browser users who want to view supported files inline.
Is Open in Browser free?: Yes — Open in Browser is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Open in Browser run on?: Open in Browser runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is Open in Browser still maintained?: Unverified. Open in Browser has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to Open in Browser?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include open-in-browser, Open in the Archive, and Open.open-in-browser Open in the Archive Open
Who develops Open in Browser?: Open in Browser is developed by Rob--W.
When did Open in Browser launch?: Open in Browser first shipped in 2008.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
License: Open Source
First seen: 8 Sept 2026
Built for: web browser users who want to view supported files inline
Model: Open source
Solves: Opening files in the browser without downloading them first.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: open-in-browser

Developer

Rob--W

Index record

Indexed: 8 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 8 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: open-in-browser-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 8 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 8 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/Rob--W/open-in-browser

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