Clean URL Copier

WHAT IT DOES

Clean URL Copier removes tracking parameters and other clutter from the current page URL, giving you a clean, shareable link. The tool automatically strips common tracking parameters like UTM codes (utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign), Facebook click identifiers (fbclid), Google click identifiers (gclid, msclkid), and referral parameters (ref, source, si). You can also remove URL fragments (hash sections), add custom parameters to remove, and preserve parameters you want to keep. The original and cleaned URLs are displayed side by side for easy comparison, and you can copy the clean URL to your clipboard with a single click.

WHERE IT RUNS

The extension runs entirely within your browser's local environment using the BotGentz framework. All URL parsing, cleaning, and processing occur on your machine without any network requests. No URL data, page content, or user activity is ever transmitted, uploaded, or stored externally. The tool works on any website and respects the browser's security boundaries, operating within the isolated extension sandbox.

HOW TO USE

Click the extension toolbar icon to open the Clean URL Copier panel. The current page URL appears in the "Original URL" section, and the cleaned version appears below it. Click "Copy Clean URL" to copy the cleaned version to your clipboard. Click "Copy Original" to copy the original URL instead. Use "Refresh" to update the display if the URL changes. Toggle "Auto copy on open" to automatically copy the clean URL whenever you open the panel. Toggle "Show preview" to show or hide the original URL display. Toggle "Remove fragments (#)" to strip the hash portion of the URL. Add custom parameters to remove in the "Custom Parameters" field (comma-separated). Add parameters to preserve in the "Preserve Parameters" field to keep them even if they are in the default removal list.

THE URL PARSING AND CLEANING ENGINE — WHY IT WORKS

Most URL cleaners use simple string replacement that can break URLs or miss encoded parameters. This tool uses the native URL API, which correctly parses the URL into its components—protocol, hostname, path, search parameters, and hash. The cleaning engine maintains a built-in list of common tracking parameters (UTM codes, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, etc.) and removes them by deleting them from the searchParams object using the URL API's delete method. This approach preserves the URL structure while removing unwanted parameters. The custom parameters list extends the default list, allowing you to remove site-specific parameters. The preserve parameters list overrides both the default and custom lists, ensuring critical parameters are kept. Fragment removal is handled by setting the hash property to an empty string. The URL is then reconstructed using the toString method, producing a clean, standards-compliant URL. This API-based approach handles edge cases like encoded characters, relative URLs, and malformed inputs gracefully.

THE PANEL

The Clean URL Copier panel is fully draggable by its title bar and remembers its position on screen per website. It snaps to the edges of your browser window for clean alignment. Collapse the panel to a compact icon strip using the minimize button, restoring it with a single click. Resize the panel by dragging any edge or corner; the URL display and controls adjust proportionally. Press the Escape key to close the panel instantly. The panel maintains independent state for each browser tab, allowing you to clean URLs in multiple tabs simultaneously.

PLEASE NOTE

This extension requires the free BotGentz extension framework to be installed and enabled. The tool cleans the current page URL only; it does not affect the URL displayed in the browser address bar. Some websites rely on tracking parameters for functionality; removing them may affect certain features. All URL processing is done locally and is never transmitted, logged, or shared. The extension requests no network permissions and functions entirely offline. The source code is fully auditable and available for review.