Bits on Firefox

This page is a collection of info/ weird workarounds/ tips/ etc. on Firefox.

Adding Custom Search Engines

If you want to add a custom search engine, for example your own searx instance, do the following:

  1. Open the url
    about:config
    (If a warning shows up, klick 'Accept the Risk and Continue')
  2. Type
    browser.urlbar.update2.engineAliasRefresh
    in the search box
  3. Click on the '+' symbol
  4. Open the url
    about:preferences#search
    (Go to search preferences)
  5. Under the Search Engines ListBox there is now an 'Add' button, press it
  6. Fill in the Form, add an optional keyword (eg. s search-term)
  7. Optional: Change to your custom search engine under 'Default Search Engine'
  8. Enjoy (Why do they hide this?)