Who should use Newbyte / Skype Web FF?

Newbyte / Skype Web FF is an open-source project built for firefox users who need Skype Web access.

What platforms does Newbyte / Skype Web FF run on?

Newbyte / Skype Web FF runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is Newbyte / Skype Web FF still maintained?

Unverified. Newbyte / Skype Web FF 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.

Who develops Newbyte / Skype Web FF?

Newbyte / Skype Web FF is developed by Newbyte.

When did Newbyte / Skype Web FF launch?

Newbyte / Skype Web FF first shipped in 2019.

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Newbyte / Skype Web FF

Name: Newbyte / Skype Web FF
Author: Newbyte

gitlab.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

Skype Web FF is an open-source Firefox WebExtension that enables Skype Web in Firefox by applying the required user-agent behavior only to Skype. It preserves the browser's normal user agent on other websites.

Open SourceWebEmbeddable

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Overview

5 features

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, Newbyte / Skype Web FF takes a focused approach. It focuses on using Skype Web in Firefox without changing the browser user agent for other websites. Newbyte / Skype Web FF is an open-source project aimed at firefox users who need Skype Web access. Newbyte / Skype Web FF is open source under the Open Source license. Newbyte / Skype Web FF is available on the web and embeddable surfaces.

It is developed by Newbyte, and it first shipped in 2019. Key capabilities include Skype Web access, user-agent switching, and site-specific behavior.

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

Skype Web access
User-agent switching
Site-specific behavior
Firefox integration
WebExtension support

Built with & integrations

Framework

Rails

Hosting

Cloudflare

AI providers

openai

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddable

Detected from

Cloudflare: cf-ray header · cf-cache-status header

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed9 Sept · 19:49 UTC
Skype Web for Firefox verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Newbyte / Skype Web FF

What is Newbyte / Skype Web FF?: Newbyte / Skype Web FF focuses on using Skype Web in Firefox without changing the browser user agent for other websites. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use Newbyte / Skype Web FF?: Newbyte / Skype Web FF is an open-source project built for firefox users who need Skype Web access.
Is Newbyte / Skype Web FF free?: Yes — Newbyte / Skype Web FF is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Newbyte / Skype Web FF run on?: Newbyte / Skype Web FF runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is Newbyte / Skype Web FF still maintained?: Unverified. Newbyte / Skype Web FF 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.
Who develops Newbyte / Skype Web FF?: Newbyte / Skype Web FF is developed by Newbyte.
When did Newbyte / Skype Web FF launch?: Newbyte / Skype Web FF first shipped in 2019.
Is Newbyte / Skype Web FF open source?: Yes — Newbyte / Skype Web FF is open source under the Open Source license.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web · API
Languages: English
License: Open Source
First seen: 9 Sept 2026
Built for: Firefox users who need Skype Web access
Model: Open source
Solves: Using Skype Web in Firefox without changing the browser user agent for other websites.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: skype-web-ff

Developer

Newbyte

Index record

Indexed: 9 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 9 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: skype-web-for-firefox-gitlab-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 9 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 9 Sept 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: 9 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://gitlab.com/Newbyte/skype-web-ff

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