Web browser Extensions
A curated list of browser extensions we use for productivity, debugging, and focused browsing.
Web browser extensions we actually use
Browser extensions are small add-ons that extend the capabilities of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other browsers. The best ones save clicks, reduce distractions, and make debugging or day-to-day work faster.
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list. It is a practical shortlist of extensions we keep coming back to.
Productivity tools
uBlock Origin
uBlock Origin is a lightweight content blocker with an excellent balance between power and performance.
Chrome Remote Desktop
Useful when you need quick remote access without setting up a heavier remote-support workflow.
JSON Viewer
If you open API responses in the browser often, this makes raw JSON far easier to scan.
Journey
Journey is a simple way to export tabs from the current window and reuse them later. It is especially handy when collecting links during research.
YouTube and media tools
Enhancer for YouTube
Helpful when you want tighter control over playback speed, quality, layout, and distractions.
SponsorBlock
SponsorBlock crowdsources sponsor segments and other skippable sections, which makes long videos much easier to get through.
Unhook
Unhook is useful when you want YouTube without the recommendation spiral. It can hide shorts, comments, related videos, and several other attention traps.
Video Speed Controller
Perfect for anyone who regularly watches technical talks, tutorials, or recorded demos and wants consistent keyboard shortcuts for playback speed.
Choosing the right extensions
A good extension should solve a real problem, stay out of the way when you do not need it, and come from a source you trust. Try to avoid installing too many extensions at once. Every add-on can affect browser performance, privacy, or page behavior.
Related reading
If you are setting up a fresh machine or development workflow, these are useful next steps: