Firefox add-ons

There are a couple of Firefox add-ons I find worthwhile having:

Web Development:

  • Web Developer - a must have for web designers and developers
  • Firebug - ditto, but for javascript developers
  • HttpFox - This is useful add-on which allows you to see HTTP protocol information.

Security:

  • No Script - prevent web scripts / flash content from running automatically. Can be a lifesaver on flaky OSs like Windows...
  • Web of Trust - marks various sites as safe or warns about sites you should avoid

Utility:

  • Xmarks - Sync bookmarks across all your Firefox installations (for example on your main computer and laptop, or between house and work)
  • ScrapBook - save complete web pages as you see them. This is great for saving pages to which you have limited access (like learning sites which will expire)
  • Screengrab - Save viewed page as an image
  • AdBlock Plus - skips loading of various web ads and banners.

N:: on 01/02/2011