Click to viewSometimes web sites don't work or look the way you want them to - but if you're using the Firefox web browser with the Greasemonkey extension, you can do something about it.


What the heck is Greasemonkey and why are we always on about it? Greasemonkey assigns user-created scripts (like bookmarklets) to run on certain web pages automatically, scripts that enhance and customize the way those pages look or behave. For example, with Greasemonkey and the right user scripts, you can automatically block profanity from web pages, make text boxes resizable, or add useful keyboard shortcuts to apps you love like Gmail or Google Reader.

If you don't already, go ahead and get Greasemonkey installed in your copy of Firefox. Then come back here for our pick of the 10 best Greasemonkey user scripts, the ones that make our favorite online apps, and the web in general a more useful and productive place.


Note: Firefox isn't the only browser that supports these scripts. Opera can run some (but not all) user scripts, and Safari's Creammonkey plugin also enables user-created Javascript.

Without further ado, our top 10 favorite Greasemonkey user scripts are:







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Once you've got all your favorite scripts installed and configured, here's how to sync them across computers. Also, Userscripts.org is a constantly-updating repository of great Greasemonkey scripts.


What are your favorite user scripts? Call 'em out in the comments.