Shortcuts focuses on switching Firefox tabs with Ctrl+[1-9] without disabling the Alt+[1-9] shortcuts used on Linux. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.

Who is shortcuts for?

shortcuts is an open-source project built for Linux Firefox users.

Does shortcuts have a free plan?

Yes — shortcuts is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does shortcuts run on?

shortcuts runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Is shortcuts still active?

Unverified. shortcuts 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 shortcuts?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Ctrl Tabs, Tab Switch, and Switch Tab Quickly.

shortcuts is developed by SqYtCO.

How long has shortcuts been around?

shortcuts first shipped in 2018.

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shortcuts

Name: shortcuts
Author: SqYtCO

mozilla.orgBrowser DevTools & extensions

shortcuts is a small Firefox WebExtension that enables Ctrl+[1-9] keyboard shortcuts for switching tabs while preserving Alt+[1-9] behavior on Linux. It requires access to browser tabs and is distributed under the MIT License.

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Overview

4 features

shortcuts sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. It focuses on switching Firefox tabs with Ctrl+[1-9] without disabling the Alt+[1-9] shortcuts used on Linux. shortcuts is an open-source project aimed at Linux Firefox users. The project is open source (Open Source). shortcuts is available on the web, embeddable surfaces, Linux, macOS, and Windows.

It is developed by SqYtCO, and it first shipped in 2018. Key capabilities include tab switching, keyboard shortcuts, and linux support. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

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

Tab switching
Keyboard shortcuts
Linux support
Firefox integration

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddableLinuxmacOSWindows

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

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HTTPSPrivacy Policy Terms of ServiceOpen SourceFree tierMulti-languageStore-verified publisher

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed11 Sep · 09:53 UTC
shortcuts verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about shortcuts

What is shortcuts?: Shortcuts focuses on switching Firefox tabs with Ctrl+[1-9] without disabling the Alt+[1-9] shortcuts used on Linux. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is shortcuts for?: shortcuts is an open-source project built for Linux Firefox users.
Does shortcuts have a free plan?: Yes — shortcuts is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does shortcuts run on?: shortcuts runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Is shortcuts still active?: Unverified. shortcuts 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 shortcuts?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Ctrl Tabs, Tab Switch, and Switch Tab Quickly.Ctrl Tabs Tab Switch Switch Tab Quickly
Who makes shortcuts?: shortcuts is developed by SqYtCO.
How long has shortcuts been around?: shortcuts first shipped in 2018.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
License: Open Source
First seen: 11 Sep 2026
Built for: Linux Firefox users
Model: Open source
Solves: Switching Firefox tabs with Ctrl+[1-9] without disabling the Alt+[1-9] shortcuts used on Linux.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: shortcuts

Developer

SqYtCO

Index record

Indexed: 11 Sep 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sep 2026
Last seen: 11 Sep 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: shortcuts-mozilla-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 11 Sep 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 11 Sep 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
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: 11 Sep 2026
Canonical URL: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/shortcuts

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