Litterbox: Safari Extension for Viewing X Tweets
In the wake of Nitter/XCancel’s demise , here’s a delightful new Safari extension from Zhenyi Tan (of And a Dinosaur fame): But sometimes people still post X content. Maybe you want to see Gruber roast Google Design . Maybe you want to see posts by Federico Viticci who recently returned to X. So I made Litterbox, a Safari extension that opens x.com links in a popup. The idea is you open it, take…
Following the decline of Nitter/XCancel, a new Safari extension named Litterbox has emerged from the creative mind of Zhenyi Tan, known for his work on And a Dinosaur. This extension is designed to address situations where people may still encounter X content. Perhaps you wish to witness a roast by Gruber about Google Design or revisit posts from Federico Viticci, who recently rejoined X. Litterbox offers a solution by opening x.com links in a popup window, allowing you to quickly view and assess the content, all while maintaining your privacy.
One notable aspect of Litterbox is its commitment to user privacy. Unlike other methods, it does not transmit your cookies when opening those popups. This ensures that your browsing habits remain confidential. The extension leverages the same API as X's website embeds, suggesting that they will likely continue supporting the website embed feature. If, for some reason, X were to discontinue this feature, Litterbox could potentially serve as a humorous reminder of its absence.
The creator of Litterbox has found the extension to be a valuable addition to their browsing experience. Despite not avoiding visiting X.com altogether, they appreciate the speed and aesthetic appeal of viewing tweets through Litterbox's popup. Moreover, the extension includes a convenient link at the bottom of the popup, enabling users to seamlessly transition back to the X.com website if desired.
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