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📌 Box Direct Link Generator - Firefox Extension

Box Direct Link Generator is a lightweight yet powerful Firefox extension that allows users to instantly generate direct download links from Box.com shared file URLs. Unlike standard shared links that require redirections, this tool retrieves the official Box.com file download link directly, functioning like an API with no limits on download requests.

🖥️ Key Features & How It Works

1️⃣ Input a Shared Box.com URL & Generate a Direct Link

This extension is simple to use:

1. Copy & paste a shared Box.com file link into the extension
2. Click the "Generate Link" button
3. Instantly receive:
   • File Name – Displays the exact name of the file (e.g., sample_file.zip)
   • File Size – Shows the precise file size (e.g., 777 Bytes, 136.03 KB, 5.32 MB, 1.45 GB)
   • Extension – Identifies the file type (zip, pdf, mp4, etc.)
   • Download Link – A non-expiring permanent direct official Box.com download link
4. Click "Copy" to copy the direct link for sharing or downloading

2️⃣ Generates Permanent, Official Box Direct Links

Unlike other tools that use third-party services, this extension generates official Box.com direct download links in this format:

https://app.box.com/index.php?rm=box_download_shared_file&shared_name=XXXXXXXX&file_id=f_XXXXXXXX

🔹 Direct link does not expire – It remains valid as long as the file is public
🔹 No redirections – The link directly downloads the file
🔹 Works for all file types – Zip, PDF, MP4, Word, Excel, etc.

3️⃣ One-Click Copy Button

Once the direct link is generated, users can copy it with a single click and use it for:

🔹 Instant downloads
🔹 File sharing without Box.com login
🔹 Embedding in documents, emails, or cloud management tools

4️⃣ Lightweight, Ultra-Fast & Secure

🔹 No background scripts – Runs only when needed
🔹 100% Secure – No third-party tracking or data collection
🔹 Works like an API – No restrictions on download requests
🔹 Easy-to-use interface – Clean & simple UI for quick link generation

👨‍💻 Who Can Benefit from This Extension?

🔹 Students & Researchers – Quickly download Box-hosted PDFs, presentations, and study materials
🔹 Developers & IT Teams – Fetch direct links for coding assets, zip files, or documents
🔹 Businesses & Teams – Share direct links with clients or colleagues
🔹 Cloud Storage Users – Streamline file management with instant direct downloads

⚙️ How to Use the Extension?

1️⃣ Install the Box Direct Link Generator from Firefox Add-ons
2️⃣ Open the extension and paste a Box.com shared file link
3️⃣ Click "Generate Link" to fetch the file details & direct download link
4️⃣ Click "Copy" to copy the URL and share or download instantly

🤝 Why Use Box Direct Link Generator Extension?

🔹 No third-party redirections – Uses only official Box.com download links
🔹 Works like an API – No request limits on downloads
🔹 Permanent links – Links never expire unless the file is made private
🔹 Fast & Instant – No need to edit or modify links manually
🔹 One-Click Generate – Generate a direct link in just one click
🔹 One-Click Copy – Saves time & improves productivity
🔹 Lightweight & Instant – Simple, secure, and easy to use, No unnecessary permissions or background tracking

💡 Download now and make file sharing with Box.com easier than ever!

Initial Release:

✨ Feature: Added the ability to generate direct download links from Box shared URLs.
✨ Feature: Integrated a user-friendly popup interface with a modern design.
✨ Feature: Added file size formatting for better readability (e.g., Bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB).
✨ Feature: Included a "Copy" button to easily copy the generated download link to the clipboard.
⏳ Improvement: Added error handling for invalid or non-public Box URLs.
⏳ Improvement: Implemented a loading spinner to indicate processing during link generation.
💎 UI/UX: Designed a sleek, glassmorphism-style interface with smooth animations.