Manage Twitter from Firefox Sidebar

Manage Your Twitter Account from Firefox with TwitKit+

If you are an avid Twitter user seeking a streamlined way to interact with your account within the Firefox browser, the TwitKit+ extension offers a convenient solution. It allows you to access Twitter either directly in your sidebar or as a dedicated window.

Accessing TwitKit+

Following installation, TwitKit+ can be launched in several ways. You can add a “Toolbar Button” to your browser’s interface for quick access. Alternatively, the extension is also accessible through the “View & Tools Menus”.

Upon initial launch, TwitKit+ displays Twitter’s “Public Tweet Stream”. To begin using the extension with your own account, simply log in.

TwitKit+ in Operation

If the default “brown theme” doesn’t suit your preferences, a different visual style can be selected within the “Preferences” menu.

The top area of the extension provides access to various commands. The “blue arrow symbol” located in the upper left corner is particularly useful for detaching TwitKit+ as a separate window from your main browser.

To perform searches using either Google or Twitter, enter your search query in the “Status Area” and then click the corresponding service icon.

The regular timeline for your account is easily navigable thanks to the “clickable tab buttons”. Actions like replying, retweeting, and favoriting can be performed using the “management buttons” found at the bottom of each tweet.

Composing a new tweet is straightforward; simply enter your message in the designated field and press “Enter”.

The “Following List” for your account is also readily accessible. The organized “view categories” provide a more efficient experience compared to accessing Twitter directly through a web browser.

Customizing Your Experience: Preferences

The TwitKit+ preferences are easily configured. You can adjust the timeline update frequency, customize name display settings, select your preferred URL shortening service, choose a theme, and modify the font size. The default connection setting ensures “Secure Access”.

In Conclusion

TwitKit+ is a valuable addition to Firefox for users who frequently engage with Twitter. It provides convenient access to your account, keeping it readily available when needed and unobtrusive at other times.

Links

Download the TwitKit+ extension (Mozilla Add-ons)