AN INTRODUCTION
For 300+ Bookmarklets (150+ Nontechnical), please select this link: 300+ BOOKMARKLETS (150+ Nontechnical).
I have no excuse for more mischief in old age. Incomparable to an expert, I am merely having fun in awe over the ingenious talent behind these bookmarklets of wonder.
The term “JavaScript URLs” used occasionally is reasonable terminology, hopefully, realigning perspective for a few ᶠⁿ¹. The developer of JavaScript, Brendan Eich, who developed JavaScript at Netscape, “ ‘.... invented the javascript: URL along with JavaScript in 1995, and intended that javascript: URLs could be used as any other kind of URL, including being bookmark-able. ....̓ ”, Bookmarklet — Wikipedia, history section quotation, quoted in part.
ᶠⁿ¹ I must disclose that I lack technical education and experience, essential in virtually everything appearing on this blog.
Also, keep the above in mind, even in the way this is worded: I Must Admit That I Believe On Very Rare Occasions, Bookmarklets Can Be Harmful.
As JavaScript, I believe the bookmarklets will work with many browsers, operating systems, and devices. Understandably, I did not test the bookmarklets completely for compatibility, with multiple browsers, operating systems, and devices. Significantly, they will not work fully or at all for some, contrary to what others or I have described.
Compatibility information is important. Optimistically, it can be obtained at the source code sites provided. However, too often it is not provided or lacks value, i.e., incomplete or outdated. Though still of value when provided, rather than compounding my errors, please visit the source code sites directly for it. I encourage requests for it when necessary, and importantly, helping others. Only slight mention of compatibility is provided here, but perhaps practical information can be found in my post below, Old-timer Bookmarklet Information, and Suggestions You Might Risk, “When having problems”, part (3).
Bookmarklet reality should be mentioned to offset disappointment: There should be an ongoing interest even if only 60% of bookmarklets work, a possibility, keeping those that work and moving on to others. The interest is finding one more of a few magnificent tools already found (or sure to be found). A few are hard to live without, but many initially fascinating are rarely in need. A few true gems justify past and future efforts, but naturally, not for everyone.
Whenever the JavaScript is displayed here, you can try copying it directly on the screen exactly as it is displayed occasionally. However, increasingly this is not working, due in part to recent massive edits to the page. You should usually use a reliable source, and there is no less than one provided, rather than copying directly from the screen. Increasingly, I have been providing a “My Copy of Code” reliable source, 1 immediately below that is instant and reliable when copying the JavaScript (or 2, near-instant and reliable). The reliable source will be one or more of:
1. My Copy of Code.
2. My Site Copy of Source Code JavaScript (select “Raw” and copy the page).
3. The source code site.
Again, for more information perhaps refer to my post below, Old-timer Bookmarklet Information, and Suggestions You Might Risk. Also, you can always contact me at flawpc@gmail.com.
/L.S., flawpc/
As JavaScript, I believe the bookmarklets will work with many browsers, operating systems, and devices. Understandably, I did not test the bookmarklets completely for compatibility, with multiple browsers, operating systems, and devices. Significantly, they will not work fully or at all for some, contrary to what others or I have described.
Compatibility information is important. Optimistically, it can be obtained at the source code sites provided. However, too often it is not provided or lacks value, i.e., incomplete or outdated. Though still of value when provided, rather than compounding my errors, please visit the source code sites directly for it. I encourage requests for it when necessary, and importantly, helping others. Only slight mention of compatibility is provided here, but perhaps practical information can be found in my post below, Old-timer Bookmarklet Information, and Suggestions You Might Risk, “When having problems”, part (3).
Bookmarklet reality should be mentioned to offset disappointment: There should be an ongoing interest even if only 60% of bookmarklets work, a possibility, keeping those that work and moving on to others. The interest is finding one more of a few magnificent tools already found (or sure to be found). A few are hard to live without, but many initially fascinating are rarely in need. A few true gems justify past and future efforts, but naturally, not for everyone.
Whenever the JavaScript is displayed here, you can try copying it directly on the screen exactly as it is displayed occasionally. However, increasingly this is not working, due in part to recent massive edits to the page. You should usually use a reliable source, and there is no less than one provided, rather than copying directly from the screen. Increasingly, I have been providing a “My Copy of Code” reliable source, 1 immediately below that is instant and reliable when copying the JavaScript (or 2, near-instant and reliable). The reliable source will be one or more of:
1. My Copy of Code.
2. My Site Copy of Source Code JavaScript (select “Raw” and copy the page).
3. The source code site.
Again, for more information perhaps refer to my post below, Old-timer Bookmarklet Information, and Suggestions You Might Risk. Also, you can always contact me at flawpc@gmail.com.
I hope all uncover true gems, returning for more.
/L.S., flawpc/
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