Firefox:: FFcli

News

  • 0.11 (03/05/2006): Initial release.
  • 0.12 (03/26/2006): The interface has been fully rewritten. Now FFcli works like the find toolbar.
  • 0.13 (04/26/2006): Greek language support was added. Control + semicolon (ctrl+;) added as command key. Event grabbing code was improved.
  • 0.14 (05/04/2006): Command field was made resizable. Option added controling results page target (current tab / new tab / new window).
  • 0.15 (26/11/2006): youtube.com support was added.
  • 0.16 (05/12/2006): Firefox 2.0 support was added.
  • (25/01/2008): FFcli is no longer maintained.

Install FFcli-0.16

About

FFcli is a simple Firefox extension that adds a new dynamic toolbar to the browser, that is similar to the common find toolbar. Through this toolbar the user can execute predefined javascript functions. It is designed so that it can be brought up and controlled using only the keyboard, without time-wasting mouse clicks. So the user can execute queries to web pages like google and wikipedia faster. The package already contains a set of shortcuts to some popular search engines and web sites, but the user can add new shortcuts by editing the extension files.

FFcli is much like the rubnub for yubnub extension only a lot better for the hardcore geek:

  1. It does not consume your precious screen space for yet another toolbar.
  2. Can be accessed from anywhere in the page, even if the web page contains access keys.
  3. Scripts are locally installed, making FFcli faster.
  4. It has a more intuitive interface and uses : (semicolon) as a command key (vi lovers rejoice).
  5. It contains an easter egg with creativity tips ;).

Usage

After installing FFcli you should be able to bring up a new toolbar by simply typing : (semicolon) or ctrl + ; (control + semicolon). You can see available shortcuts by typing help at the command line. For example, if you want to search google images for FFcli you should type: gi FFcli.

Why

FFcli gives to the user the ability to use search engines using only the keyboard, without ever needing to touch the mouse. Thus it allows for faster browsing.

Screenshots

All great software comes with screenshots. So here is FFcli about to search google for “firefox extension”:

FFcli screenshot