Ruby Switch
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 18 Sep 2026; it is registered on Firefox Add-ons and has been in the index since 18 Sep 2026. How this is checked
Ruby Switch is a Firefox browser extension that lets users show or hide ruby text, including Japanese furigana, on webpages. It helps Japanese language learners practice reading kanji and confirm pronunciations across supported news and learning sites.
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Overview
5 featuresPurpose: Toggling Japanese furigana and ruby text on webpages without using browser developer tools.
Inferred · not functionally tested
Audience: Japanese language learners using Firefox
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Functions: Unknown
Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown
Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable
Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.
Record sources: stevedoria.net · addons.mozilla.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.
Ruby Switch sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on toggling Japanese furigana and ruby text on webpages without using browser developer tools. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for japanese language learners using Firefox. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: Ruby Switch is available on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Behind Ruby Switch is Steve Doria, and it first shipped in 2023. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include ruby text toggle, furigana visibility, and firefox toolbar access.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested
- Ruby text toggle
- Furigana visibility
- Firefox toolbar access
- Japanese reading practice
- Website support
Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested
Built with & integrations
- WordPress
- /wp-content/ in the HTML · /wp-json/ in the HTML · /wp-includes/ in the HTML
Trust & compliance
Indexing history
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Frequently asked questions about Ruby Switch
- What does Ruby Switch do?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Ruby Switch focuses on toggling Japanese furigana and ruby text on webpages without using browser developer tools. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
- Who is Ruby Switch for?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Ruby Switch is a consumer product built for japanese language learners using Firefox.
- Is Ruby Switch free?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Ruby Switch is free to use.
- What platforms does Ruby Switch run on?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Ruby Switch runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
- Is Ruby Switch still active?
- PulseGate's liveness check found it on 18 Sep 2026.
- Who develops Ruby Switch?
- Ruby Switch is developed by Steve Doria.
- How long has Ruby Switch been around?
- Ruby Switch first shipped in 2023.
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