Method Export and Open URLs in Firefox Window (Ubuntu 24.04)
This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to export URLs and open them in new tabs using Firefox web browser on Ubuntu 24.04.
Prerequisites
To follow this guide, you need to have the following:
- Firefox web browser installed on Ubuntu 24.04
Exporting URLs to a Text File
Firefox does not support exporting URLs directly to a file. However, you can use the following method to save URLs to a text file using the terminal:
- Open the terminal
- Type the following command and press Enter:
xdotool search --name "Firefox" getwindowfocus | xdotool getwindowfocus getdesktop < /code> | xclip -o > urls.txt
This command selects the Firefox window and copies its contents to the clipboard. Then it saves the clipboard content to a file named "urls.txt".
Opening URLs in New Tabs
You can open URLs from a text file in new tabs using the following method:
- Open Firefox web browser
- Press Ctrl+T to open a new tab
- Type the following command in the address bar and press Enter:
xdotool search --name "Firefox" getwindowfocus | xdotool windowactivate && xclip -sel clip < /code> -o < /code> /dev/stdin > /dev/fd/3 && xdotool key L --clearmodifiers --delay 50 --keydown Tab --keydown Enter --keydown Tab --keydown Enter
This command activates the Firefox window, pastes the URL from the clipboard to the address bar, and opens the URL in a new tab.
In this article, we learned how to export URLs to a text file using the terminal and open them in new tabs using Firefox web browser on Ubuntu 24.04.