How it works
- Give it the text, such as a search term.
- Choose encode to make it safe for a web address, or decode to turn %XX codes back.
- It returns the converted text.
Routines that use it
Search what's copied
Get the clipboard, encode it and open a search link with Open URLs.
Readable link
Decode a copied link and show it in a banner before opening it.
Query in a request
Encode a city name before adding it to the address in HTTP request.
Settings
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Text | The text, such as a search term to put in a link. |
| Direction | Encode it for a web address, or decode %XX codes back. |
Questions
- What does URL encoding do?
- It replaces spaces and special characters with %XX codes so the text can sit inside a web address without breaking it.
- Can I decode %20 back to a space?
- Yes. Set the direction to decode.