Auto-Copy
Automatically copy URLs to your clipboard when you open the Umbrella popup, providing a faster workflow.
How It Works
When auto-copy is enabled (default):
- Click the Umbrella extension icon
- URLs are immediately copied to your clipboard
- A success message appears in the popup
- No additional clicks required
Enabling/Disabling
To toggle auto-copy:
- Open the Umbrella popup
- Click Options
- Find the "Auto-copy URLs on popup open" checkbox
- Check to enable, uncheck to disable
- Click Save Settings
When to Use Auto-Copy
Enable Auto-Copy When:
- You primarily use the extension to copy URLs
- You want the fastest possible workflow
- You rarely use the paste functionality
- You prefer keyboard shortcuts for more control
Disable Auto-Copy When:
- You want to choose when URLs are copied
- You frequently use both copy and paste features
- You want to review your tabs before copying
- You prefer manual control over clipboard operations
Alternative Workflows
If you disable auto-copy, you can still copy URLs using:
Manual Copy Button
- Open the popup
- Click the "Copy URLs" button
- URLs are copied to clipboard
Keyboard Shortcut
- Windows/Linux:
Ctrl+Shift+U - Mac:
Cmd+Shift+U
No popup interaction needed.
Context Menu
- Right-click anywhere on a webpage
- Select "Copy URLs"
- URLs are copied to clipboard
Tips
- Combine with keyboard shortcuts for ultimate speed
- Use context menu when popup is inconvenient
- Disable auto-copy during paste-heavy workflows
- Auto-copy respects your default format preference