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It has been suggested in the bug-gnuzilla@gnu.org mailing list that the further versions of the default icecat installation should come without any add-ons pre-installed. This would reflect the default Firefox ESR that IceCat are forked on. For example LibreJS is still `experimental`.
 
It has been suggested in the bug-gnuzilla@gnu.org mailing list that the further versions of the default icecat installation should come without any add-ons pre-installed. This would reflect the default Firefox ESR that IceCat are forked on. For example LibreJS is still `experimental`.
  
This collection can easily be compressed into a single file with the CLEO add-on and be prompted for installation the first time a user open IceCat. This collection is also useful for old versions of IceCat that didn't have them installed.
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This collection can easily be compressed into a single file with the CLEO add-on and be prompted for installation the first time a user open IceCat. This collection is also useful for old versions of IceCat that didn't have them installed, or Firefox users.
  
 
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Revision as of 09:01, 22 March 2015

Approved add-ons not listed

These add-ons are not proposed, they have been approved by the FSF. However they have not been officially listed on the IceCat page yet for unknown reasons.

  • HTML5 Video Everywhere!
  • SpyBlock

Language packs

Language packs are add-ons that let you to have more languages available for the user interface of IceCat.

To find language packs for your version of IceCat, visit http://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/gnuzilla/, click on your version (also look in newer version of your release), then go to the langpacks directory.

better-defaults.xpi collection

It has been suggested in the bug-gnuzilla@gnu.org mailing list that the further versions of the default icecat installation should come without any add-ons pre-installed. This would reflect the default Firefox ESR that IceCat are forked on. For example LibreJS is still `experimental`.

This collection can easily be compressed into a single file with the CLEO add-on and be prompted for installation the first time a user open IceCat. This collection is also useful for old versions of IceCat that didn't have them installed, or Firefox users.

GNU LibreJS
GNU LibreJS 6.0.8
by Loic J. Duros

+ Add to IceCat

  • Version 6.0.8
  • IceCat notes:
    • FSF inspected and approved software version: Yes
    • Add-on version integrated in IceCat since version: 31.4.0


HTML5 Video Everywhere!
HTML5 Video Everywhere! 0.2.30
by lejenome

Replace video player with Firefox native video player.

+ Add to IceCat

  • Note: Some legacy sites force using Flash player, you will need to install no-flash add-on to support them.
    For an up-to-date list of supported site, visit our tracking directory.
  • Mozilla addon page
  • Ad-on homepage
  • Support site
  • Support Email
  • Version 0.2.30
  • Free software license: MPL 2.0
  • IceCat notes:
    • FSF inspected and approved software version: Yes
    • Add-on version integrated in IceCat since version: 31.5.0
    • Notes: 31.4.0 IceCat users: Primary choice: Upgrade to IceCat 31.5.0. Second choice: Install this add-on to upgrade from HTML5 Video Everywhere! 0.1.1.
    • Wish list: Repeat mode, wide screen mode


SpyBlock
SpyBlock 2.6.3.0
by Eyeo GmbH (Adblock Plus), Rubén Rodríguez

SpyBlock is based on AdBlock Plus. Like Adblock Edge the white list have been removed. SpyBlock's philosophy is to preserve privacy, not blocking ads that fall out of the scope.

  • Version 2.6.3.0
  • GPL 3
  • IceCat notes:
    • FSF inspected and approved software version: Yes
    • Add-on version integrated in IceCat since version: 31.2.0
    • Notes: Located in icecat-31.5.0/extensions/gnu/spyblock@gnu.org/. Firebug are useful to identify elements user may want to add to SpyBlock's filter rules.




Add-on extension repositories


Proposed add-ons

This collection (see source for is for IceCat extensions proposed for inclusion in the Free Software Directory. Please do not add already approved extensions found in the IceCat page.

This list may be synced with free addons from addons.mozilla.org:

Priority

Important add-ons

No Flash
No Flash

Replace Youtube and Vimeo Flash video players embedded on third-party website by the HTML5 counterpart when the content author still use the old style embed (Flash).

HTML5 Video Everywhere! Notes: "Some legacy sites force using Flash player, you will need to install no-flash add-on to support them."

MPL 2.0



Search engines
DuckDuckGo (HTML SSL)
Category: Search engine, Proposed defaults

DuckDuckGo (HTML SSL)

DuckDuckGo is the search engine that doesn't track you. We also have smarter answers and less clutter. This extension adds DuckDuckGo (non-JS HTML version) to the search bar. For more features, see the DuckDuckGo Plus add-on. Enjoy!


DuckDuckGo (Lite SSL)
Category: Search engine, Proposed defaults

DuckDuckGo (Lite SSL)

DuckDuckGo is the search engine that doesn't track you. We also have smarter answers and less clutter. This extension adds DuckDuckGo (non-JS Lite version) to the search bar. For more features, see the DuckDuckGo Plus add-on. Enjoy!


Ixquick HTTPS Privacy Search Engine Category: Search engine, Proposed defaults

Ixquick HTTPS Privacy Search Engine

Ixquick does not record your IP address. Search the Web in the best possible privacy!


Searx.me search Category: Search engine, Proposed defaults

Searx.me search

Search searx.me, a hackable metasearch engine.

GPLv3


searx Tor Hidden Service - ulrn6sryqaifefld.onion Category: Search engine, Proposed defaults

searx Tor Hidden Service - ulrn6sryqaifefld.onion


Startpage (SSL)
Category: Search engine, Proposed defaults

Startpage (SSL)

Startpage is a search engine that does not collect or share personally identifiable information. This search bar add-on utilizes SSL to protect searches between You and Startpage.


Free Software Directory search Category: Search engine, Proposed defaults

Free Software Directory search

This is a search plugin for the Free Software Directory, a catalog of useful free software that runs under free operating systems.

GNU FDL 1.3



Less important add-ons

Add to Search Bar Category: Proposed defaults

Add to Search Bar

Make any pages' search functionality available in the Search Bar

MPL1.1/GPL2.0 or later/LGPL 2.1 or later

Licenses stated on author's website. Versions given in LICENSE.TXT file.


Add-on Compatibility Reporter
Category: Proposed defaults

Add-on Compatibility Reporter

Help make IceCat better. The Add-on Compatibility Reporter enables you to report if the IceCat add-ons that you're using are working properly.

MPL 1.1


Addons Recent Updates
Category: Proposed defaults

Addons Recent Updates

Show more addons recent updates

MPL 1.1


Open in Browser
Category: Proposed defaults

Open in Browser

Offers the possibility to display documents in browser window.

MPL 1.1


Click&Clean
Category: Proposed defaults

Click&Clean

The quick and easy way to delete your browsing history, erase all temporary internet files, remove downloaded files history, cookies, Flash LSO, typed URLs. Allows to delete private data when Firefox closes. Supported ext. tools like CCleaner.

This is the only free add-on that we know can delete Flash LSO (flash coockies).

MIT/X11

License is stated on the addons.mozilla.org web page.


Copy Plain Text 2
Category: Proposed defaults

Copy Plain Text 2

Copies text without formatting.

MPL 1.1


Download Status Bar
Category: Proposed defaults

Download Status Bar

Download Status Bar manages every aspect of your downloads (Launch, Show, Scan, Send To, Rename, Checksum, Pause, Resume, Cancel, Clean, Delete), generates Statistics from your Download actions, keeps the History of your previous session downloads and much more. It is not only a download management add-on but a helper tool for boosting your Productivity, too.

MPL 2.0


FavIcon Reloader
Category: Proposed defaults

FavIcon Reloader

FavIconReloader reloads Favourite Icons by retrieving information from all bookmarked web sites.

MPL 1.1

License stated on the website


Firemacs
Category: Proposed defaults

Firemacs

Firemacs provides some Emacs-like key bindings for IceCat.

BSD

License stated on the website


It's All Text!
Category: Proposed defaults

It's All Text!

An easier management of the user interface language

GPLv3


Locale Switcher
Category: Proposed defaults

Locale Switcher

Displays a menu item for switching the application locale [aka language pack].

BSD


More Tools Menu Category: Proposed defaults

More Tools Menu

Unclutter the "Tools" menu by moving new items to a "More Tools" menu.

MIT/X11 License


Mouseless Browsing
Category: Proposed defaults

Mouseless Browsing

Mouseless Browsing (MLB) enables you to browse the web entirely with the keyboard. The basic principle is to add small boxes with unique ids behind every link and/or form element. You just have to type in the id to trigger the corresponding action i.e. following a link, pressing a button or selecting a textfield...

BSD


New Tab Searchbar Category: Proposed defaults. Broken addons

New Tab Searchbar

New tabs focus to the search bar, like Chrome.

MPL 1.1


Organize Status Bar (Revived)
Category: Proposed defaults

Organize Status Bar (Revived)

This extension will enable you to organize your status bar icons. You can now rearrange or remove any item (icon or text) in the Firefox status bar.

MPL 2.0


Plain Text Links Category: Proposed defaults

Plain Text Links

With any text that can be treated as a URL, using this extension you can right click on the text and select "Open this URL".

MPL 1.1


Private Tab
Category: Proposed defaults. Broken addon.

Private Tab

Adds private tabs.

MPL 1.1


Random Agent Spoofer
Category: Proposed defaults

Random Agent Spoofer

Rotates complete browser profiles ( from real browsers / devices ) at a user defined time interval. It includes many extra privacy enhancing options

GPLv3

License is stated on the addons.mozilla.org web page.


Self-Destructing Cookies
Category: Proposed defaults

Self-Destructing Cookies

Fix the web. Gets rid of a site's cookies and LocalStorage as soon as you close its tabs. Protects against trackers and zombie-cookies. Trustworthy services can be whitelisted.

GPLv2


Session Manager
Category: Why not default?

Session Manager

Session Manager saves and restores the state of all or some windows - either when you want it or automatically at startup and after crashes. It can also automatically save the state of open windows individually.

MPL 1.1


The Addon Bar (Restored)
Category: Proposed defaults; The Addon Bar placed extensions depend on this one as it is removed in the current version of IceCat.

The Addon Bar (Restored)

The addon bar (formerly called status bar), gives you a place to put all your add-on buttons without over-crowding the navigation bar.

MIT/X11 License


Wappalyzer
Category: Proposed defaults

Wappalyzer

Wappalyzer is a browser extension that identifies software on websites.

GPLv3


Web of Trust - WOT
Category: Proposed defaults

Web of Trust - WOT

Find out which websites you can trust. WOT adds intuitive traffic light-style icons next to search results and URLs to help you make informed decisions about whether to visit a site or not.

GPLv3


Webutation
Webutation

Show you which websites are safe and which website you can trust. The Webutation add-on shows you the reputation of a site with a simple green/yellow/red icon and scans websites against virus and bad userfeedback. Works similar to WOT.

LGPLv3


WorldIP
Dependency addon: The Addon Bar (Restored)

WorldIP

Professional Geo Add-on with security features and advanced network tools. Anti-phishing. Protection against DNS spoofing and fake sites. All DNS records for domain. The real location of web server, country flag, extended information about datacenter.

MPL 1.1

License stated on https://www.wipmania.com/terms/


Other

BugMeNot
BugMeNot

Bypass compulsory web registration with the context menu via www.bugmenot.com.

MPL 1.1


Bookmarks Checker
Bookmarks Checker

Check favorites for broken or bad links. It checks for bad links and displays a report if it finds something. Check for 404 links, timeout links.

MPL 2.0


FlashGot Mass Downloader
FlashGot Mass Downloader

A mass downloader with browser integration for many popular download managers.

GPLv2

License is provided by a license file.


FoxyProxy Standard
FoxyProxy Standard

It is an advanced proxy management tool that completely replaces Firefox's limited proxying capabilities

GPLv2


Greasemonkey
Better default

Greasemonkey

Allows you to customize the way webpages look and function using scripts.

Expat License (aka MIT License)

License is provided by a license file. Note that this license applies only to the Greasemon

key extension source files, not to the scripts which it can run. Scripts are licensed separately by their authors so you should check them separately in order to verify if they are free software.

Html Validator
Html Validator

Adds HTML validation to the View Page Source of the browser. The validation is done by Tidy or a SGML Parser from W3c.

MPL 1.1

License is provided by a license file (with the source code, separately downloadable).

Image Zoom
Image Zoom

Adds zoom and rotation functionality for images.

GPLv2


Littlefox for Firefox
Littlefox for Firefox

LittleFox, designed for optimal screen usage, leaving lots of room for browsing. Includes support for many extensions.

MPL 1.1


MediaPlayerConnectivity
MediaPlayerConnectivity

It allows you to launch embed video of website in an external application with a simple click.

MPL 1.1


Multi Links Multi Links

Multi Links lets you open, copy or bookmark multiple links at the same time rather than having to do them all individually.

GPLv2

License only written on site

License is stated in the addons.mozilla web page.

Pure URL
Pure URL

This add-on automatically removes all garbage like "utm_source=*" from URLs. These fields are provided for the Google Analytics and they are not a necessity.

GPLv3


Resurrect Pages
Resurrect Pages

Dead pages, broken links, the scourge of the internet. Powerhouse sites like Slashdot and Digg can bring a server to its knees. What do we do when a page is dead but we still want to see it? Call in the clerics, and perform a resurrection...

MIT/X11


Scriptish
Scriptish

A fork of Greasemonkey.

MIT/X11

License is stated on the addons.mozilla.org web page.


S3.Google Translator
Category: Better defaults

S3.Google Translator

S3.Google Translator adds the power of Google Translate’s automatic translations to your browser! It supports translation of selected text, entered phrase or whole webpage between any of 80+ languages.

MPL 2.0


Stylish
Stylish

Restyle the web with Stylish, a user styles manager. Stylish lets you easily install themes and skins for Google, Facebook, YouTube, Orkut, and many, many other sites. You can even customize Firefox and other programs themselves.

GPLv3


Terms of Service; Didn’t Read
Terms of Service; Didn’t Read

“I have read and agree to the Terms” is the biggest lie on the web. We aim to fix that. Get informed instantly about websites' terms & privacy policies, with ratings and summaries from the www.tosdr.org initiative.

AGPLv3


Tor Flashproxy Badge
Tor Flashproxy Badge

Simple extension that makes Firefox a bridge for censored users in countries with oppressive regimes.

BSD


Turn Off the Lights
Turn Off the Lights

The entire page will be fading to dark, so you can watch the video as if you were in the cinema.

GPLv2


µBlock
Category: Better default

An efficient blocker. Easy on CPU and memory.

uBlock almost fully supports Adblock Plus's filter syntax, is capable of importing hosts files, provides dynamic filtering of scripts and iframes, and includes a tool for webpage element hiding.

uBlock's stated purpose is to give users the means to enforce their own (content-filtering) choices. The extension has no monetization strategy and development is volunteered. uBlock's main developer, Raymond Hill, does not solicit donations.

Out of the box, these lists of filters are loaded and enforced: - EasyList - Peter Lowe’s Ad server list - EasyPrivacy - Malware domains


License: GPLv3


Uppity
Category: Proposed defaults

Uppity

Navigate up one level (directory). It will remove an in-page anchor, the querystring, the file, and the last directory in that order, whichever is first found...

MIT/X11


URL Fixer
Category: Better defaults

URL Fixer

URL Fixer fixes common typos in URLs entered in the address bar. It will fix errors like "google.con" or "youtube,com". You have the option of being asked to confirm corrections before they are applied.

MPL 1.1


User Agent Switcher
User Agent Switcher

The User Agent Switcher extension adds a menu and a toolbar button to switch the user agent of a browser.

GPLv3


YouTube High Definition
YouTube High Definition

YouTube High Definition is a powerful tool that will let you automatically play all YouTube videos in HD (High Definition), turn off annotations, change video player size, auto stop videos, auto mute videos, control embedded videos and much more.

LGPLv3



Useful tools

Element Hiding Helper for Adblock Plus
Category: Better defaults. Broken addons

Element Hiding Helper for Adblock Plus

Fight the text ads! Element Hiding Helper is a companion extension for Adblock Plus meant to make creating element hiding rules easier.

This add-on requires the following add-ons to work properly: Adblock Plus, Adblock Edge, or SpyBlock

MPL 2.0

License stated on the website


Fastest Weather Forecast
International weather forecast, not just US.

Fastest Weather Forecast

Fastest Weather Forecast is the easiest way to check the weather while you browse internet.

This addon work for any country.

MPLv2


CLEO
CLEO

It works with FEBE* to package any number of extensions/themes into a single, installable .xpi file.

MPL 1.1

License is stated on the website

ChatZilla
ChatZilla

A IRC client.

MPL 1.1/ GPL 2.0/ LGPL 2.1

License is code-embedded.


FlashFirebug
FlashFirebug

Debug Flash/SWF files on the web. Edit properties and inspect elements on the fly. View log output inside the extension. Run AS3 code against the active SWF. Access assets with the Explorer. View AMF calls and Shared Objects and much much more...

LGPLv3


JSONView
[ JSONView]

View JSON documents in the browser.

MIT/X11



Complete themes

Aeon Big
Category: Themes

Aeon Big

Aeon Big is a big, bright theme for when you need large icons on your browser.

MPL 1.1

License is code-embedded in CSS files.


BlackFox V2
Category: Themes

BlackFox V2

BlackFox - A dark & hot theme for Firefox. Fully skinned and animated.

MPL 1.1

License is code-embedded in CSS files.


BlackFox V2-Blue
Category: Themes

BlackFox V2-Blue

BlackFox - Blue version. A dark and hot theme for Firefox. Fully skinned and animated.

MPL 1.1

License is code-embedded in CSS files.


LavaFox V2
Category: Themes

LavaFox V2

LavaFox - A dark and hot theme for Firefox. Fully skinned and animated.

MPL 1.1

License is code-embedded in CSS files.


LavaFox V2-Blue
Category: Themes

LavaFox V2-Blue

LavaFox - Blue version.A dark and hot theme for Firefox. Fully skinned and animated.

MPL 1.1

License is code-embedded in CSS files.


LavaFox V2-Green
Category: Themes

LavaFox V2-Green

LavaFox - Green version.A dark and hot theme for Firefox. Fully skinned and animated.

MPL 1.1

License is code-embedded in CSS files.


LavaFox V2-Purple
Category: Themes

LavaFox V2-Purple

LavaFox - Purple version.A dark and hot theme for Firefox. Fully skinned and animated.

MPL 1.1

License is code-embedded in CSS files.




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