Is "Obsidian Easy Clipper" on Firefox Add-ons Safe to Install?

Nykko Lin · firefox · v1.0.2

One-click to save web content to Obsidian with smart content extraction and Markdown conversion. Key Features: • Smart Content Extraction - Automatically removes ads and irrelevant content • Markdown Conversion - Perfectly preserves formatting, including tables and LaTeX equations. • Video Support - Embed YouTube videos with one click • Automated saving of YouTube video transcripts to Obsidian with timestamp-based session navigation. • Selective Saving - Save entire pages or selected portions • Metadata Extraction - Auto-captures title, author, date, and source URL • Smart Floating Button - Appears when needed, auto-shows save menu on hover • Custom Save Location - Set default folders and quick access paths • Multi-language Support - (auto detect) How it works: 1. Move your mouse to the right edge of the browser 2. A floating button appears automatically 3. Hover over the button to show the folder selection menu 4. Choose where to save, and done! Now supports both macOS and Windows Thanks to the amazing Reddit community for loving my plugin and sharing your thoughts. @megalomania_medton, your suggestion was spot on! In the new version, I've implemented a feature to save YouTube video transcripts directly to Obsidian. @OFlahertyPaul and @idosom, thanks for pointing out the performance issues. I've made some optimizations. @Ambitious-Parfait672, I've added support for LaTeX equations, just for you!

Risk Assessment

Pending
0
out of 100
MINIMAL

0 security findings detected across all analyzers

Firefox extension requesting 7 permissions

No Threats Detected

This extension passed all security checks

About This Extension

One-click to save web content to Obsidian with smart content extraction and Markdown conversion. Key Features: • Smart Content Extraction - Automatically removes ads and irrelevant content • Markdown Conversion - Perfectly preserves formatting, including tables and LaTeX equations. • Video Support - Embed YouTube videos with one click • Automated saving of YouTube video transcripts to Obsidian with timestamp-based session navigation. • Selective Saving - Save entire pages or selected portions • Metadata Extraction - Auto-captures title, author, date, and source URL • Smart Floating Button - Appears when needed, auto-shows save menu on hover • Custom Save Location - Set default folders and quick access paths • Multi-language Support - (auto detect) How it works: 1. Move your mouse to the right edge of the browser 2. A floating button appears automatically 3. Hover over the button to show the folder selection menu 4. Choose where to save, and done! Now supports both macOS and Windows Thanks to the amazing Reddit community for loving my plugin and sharing your thoughts. @megalomania_medton, your suggestion was spot on! In the new version, I've implemented a feature to save YouTube video transcripts directly to Obsidian. @OFlahertyPaul and @idosom, thanks for pointing out the performance issues. I've made some optimizations. @Ambitious-Parfait672, I've added support for LaTeX equations, just for you!

No Findings

All security checks passed

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Obsidian Easy Clipper is a Firefox Add-ons extension published by Nykko Lin. Version 1.0.2 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 0/100 (MINIMAL risk) based on 0 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents minimal security concerns. The automated analysis found very few or no issues, suggesting it is suitable for general use.

What Was Analyzed

The security assessment covers multiple analysis categories:

  • Malware Detection: YARA rule matching against 2,400+ malware signatures
  • Secret Detection: Scanning for exposed API keys, tokens, and credentials
  • Static Analysis: Code-level security analysis for common vulnerability patterns
  • Network Analysis: Detection of suspicious network communications and endpoints
  • Obfuscation Detection: Identification of code obfuscation techniques

Developer Information

Obsidian Easy Clipper is published by Nykko Lin on the Firefox Add-ons marketplace. The extension has approximately 21 users.

Recommendation

Based on the automated security analysis, this extension appears safe for general use. As with any extension, users should review the requested permissions before installation.

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