Plasma Integration

Plasma Integration

Provides better integration with the KDE Plasma 5 desktop.

What is Plasma Integration?
Plasma Integration is an Edge add-on designed to provide improved integration with the KDE Plasma 5 desktop. It enables control of browser functions from the desktop while Edge operates in the background. The extension allows managing audio and video playback, monitoring downloads in the notification area, and sending files to your phone with KDE Connect. The extension is backed by the plasma-browser-integration package and works with Plasma 5.21 or later on Linux and FreeBSD.
Merlin
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By: KDE e.V.
Rating: 4.50 (23)
Version: 1.8.0.1 (Last updated: 2021-01-24)
Creation date: 2021-01-24
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
  • notifications
  • storage
  • downloads
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
  • contextMenus
  • history
Size: 202.61K
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Summary

Multitask efficiently by controlling browser functions from the desktop, even while Edge is in the background. Manage audio and video playback, check downloads in the notification area, send files to your phone using KDE Connect and more inside the KDE Plasma Desktop!

The plasma-browser-integration package must be installed for this extension to work. It should be available from your distribution's package manager when running Plasma 5.21 or later.

This extension is only supported on Linux and FreeBSD.

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Integration between Edge, Plasma, KDE is appreciated by users
  • Users report that it works out of the box and can easily share between devices
  • Positive comments on being able to switch tabs from run command
Cons
  • Some users experience functionality issues at times
  • Reports of the add-on not working for some users
  • Mention of 'Failed to connect to native Host'
Most mentioned
  • KDE Plasma integration
  • Ease of use and setup
  • Occasional connectivity/compatibility issues
Recent reviews
KDE-为自由而生!
by c, 2023-07-11

Muito bom mesmo gostei parabéns
by Edmar, 2021-08-22

Works well :) I use it to switch tabs from run command!
by Thangaraj, 2021-08-19
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Safety
Risk impact

Plasma Integration is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Plasma Integration if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Plasma Integration has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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