LinkScrub

Chrome extension (Manifest V3) that adds a right-click action to copy a cleaned URL without common tracking parameters.

What it does

• Adds Copy clean link to the link context menu
• Removes common tracking parameters from URLs, including:
  • utm_*
  • fbclid
  • gclid
  • ref and related referrer keys
• Copies the cleaned link to clipboard using an offscreen document (MV3-safe)

Project structure

src/
  manifest.json
  background.js
  offscreen.html
  offscreen.js

Install locally

1. Open chrome://extensions
2. Enable Developer mode
3. Click Load unpacked
4. Select the src directory

Notes

• Built for Manifest V3 service worker architecture
• Uses offscreen document flow for reliable clipboard access