Copy Contextual Links Instantly

Grab shareable links from selected text, hovered links, or the current page. Choose Markdown, HTML, or raw URL formats with live preview.

Text fragments for selectionsMarkdown / HTML / raw formatsConfigurable shortcut
Copyanyv0.1.0

Link found (example.com):

[Example Link](https://example.com#:~:text=selected)
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Selection → text fragment
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Hovered link fallback
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Page URL fallback
Features

Built for Reliable Link Copying

Comprehensive suite of tools to help you copy contextual links with precision

Selection → text fragment

Builds a text fragment link from highlighted text so the destination opens with your selection emphasized.

Hover + page fallback

If nothing is selected, the hovered link is used; otherwise it falls back to the current page URL.

Three output formats

Copy as Markdown, HTML anchor, or a raw URL. The last format you picked is stored locally.

Live preview in the popup

See the exact link before copying and switch formats on the fly without re-copying manually.

Configurable shortcut

Default Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + U; change it in chrome://extensions/shortcuts to fit your workflow.

Local-first

Clipboard writes and context detection stay in the browser. No account, no external requests.

How It Works

Ready in a Couple of Steps

1Install Copyany

Add the extension to your browser. No signup required.

2Choose a format

Pick Markdown, HTML tag, or raw URL in the popup; your choice is remembered.

3Select, hover, or stay on the page

Highlight text, hover a link, or just keep the tab active—Copyany picks the best target.

4Copy in one shortcut

Press Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + U or use the popup Copy button to grab the previewed link.

Shortcut

Copy with One Key Combo

ShortcutActionWhere it works
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + UCopy the best available link (selection → hovered link → page) in the chosen formatAny page

Install and Set Up

  • Find Copyany in your extension store.
  • Pick Markdown, HTML, or raw URL in the popup. The choice is saved for next time.
  • Open chrome://extensions/shortcuts to change the keyboard shortcut if you prefer.
Local clipboardText fragmentsLive preview

Recommended Defaults

  • Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + U — copy the best available link
  • Keep format on Markdown for docs/issues, HTML for embeds, or raw when you need a plain URL
  • Use the popup Copy button to preview before sending

Experience Fast Link Copying

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Privacy

Local-First and Transparent

Clipboard Stays Local

Formatting and copy actions run in the browser service worker and content script.

• No account or analytics; only your format preference is stored locally.

• Clipboard writes happen locally and are not sent to any server.

• See details in the privacy policy.

Made for Predictable Sharing

Works on any page: selection highlights, hovered links, or the page URL.

• Preview links in the popup before copying.

• Remembered format means consistent output across your docs and chats.

• Quick toast feedback when using the shortcut on a page.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What does the shortcut copy first?

If text is selected, Copyany builds a text fragment link for that selection. Otherwise it uses the hovered link, and if nothing is hovered, it falls back to the current page URL.

2

Which formats are supported?

Markdown, HTML anchor tag, and raw URL. Switch formats in the popup; your choice is remembered.

3

How do I change the shortcut?

Open chrome://extensions/shortcuts (or your browser’s shortcut settings) and set a new key combo for Copyany.

4

Will the selection be highlighted when someone opens the link?

Yes. For selected text, Copyany uses a text fragment directive so the destination page scrolls to and highlights the selection.

5

Does Copyany store or send my clipboard data?

No. Clipboard writes and link formatting happen locally in the browser. Only your format preference is stored locally via extension storage.