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Feature Area
Script matching / exclusion / permission management
Problem to Solve
Currently, ScriptCat's popup only displays scripts that actively match the current page. This prevents quick, on-the-fly management of scripts that are either:
- Excluded from the current domain (via exclusion rules) — the script disappears from the popup, making it impossible to reverse the exclusion without opening the full dashboard
- Never matched this page to begin with (no include/match rules) — completely invisible in the popup, even though the user may want to whitelist them
This creates a usability gap: you can quickly exclude a matched script, but you can't quickly undo that exclusion, or quickly include an unmatched script.
Proposed Solution
Add an "Unmatched Scripts" section to the popup (similar to how ScriptCat already has "Matched" and "Background" sections). This section would display:
- Scripts that are currently excluded from this domain — with a button to remove the exclusion
- Scripts that have no matching rules — with a button to add this domain to the whitelist
ScriptCat Popup
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▼ Matched Scripts (3)
✓ Dark Mode Suite [Exclude this site]
✓ Auto-Filler [Exclude this site]
✓ Video Download [Remove from Whitelist] (unmatched, but currently whitelisted)
▼ Background Scripts (1)
◉ Data Sync
▼ Unmatched Scripts (2)
○ Forum Tweaks [Add to whitelist]
○ Price Tracker [Remove from exclusion] (currently excluded)
Behavior
Unmatched → Whitelisted: Once a user clicks "Add to whitelist," the script moves to the "Matched" section and begins running. The button changes to "Remove from whitelist"
Matched → Excluded: When a user excludes a matched script, it moves to "Unmatched" instead of disappearing entirely
Excluded → Unexcluded: User can click "Remove from exclusion" in the Unmatched section to restore it
Why it matters
This isn't a niche use case. Users often:
- Test scripts on multiple sites before deciding where to keep them active
- Accidentally exclude a script and need to undo it without navigating away
- Fork/modify scripts and want to test them on selective domains without opening the dashboard repeatedly
The current design forces users into a friction-filled workflow: popup → exclude → script vanishes → need to undo? → open dashboard → find script → navigate to settings → manage rules manually.
This directly contradicts the purpose of a popup: quick, contextual management.
Technical Note
ScriptCat already has the UI framework for this (collapsible sections for Matched and Background scripts). This is primarily a popup UI reorganization, not a core engine change.
API / UI Draft, if Applicable
No response
Alternatives
No response
Compatibility and Security Impact
No response
Pre-check
Feature Area
Script matching / exclusion / permission management
Problem to Solve
Currently, ScriptCat's popup only displays scripts that actively match the current page. This prevents quick, on-the-fly management of scripts that are either:
This creates a usability gap: you can quickly exclude a matched script, but you can't quickly undo that exclusion, or quickly include an unmatched script.
Proposed Solution
Add an "Unmatched Scripts" section to the popup (similar to how ScriptCat already has "Matched" and "Background" sections). This section would display:
ScriptCat Popup
═══════════════
▼ Matched Scripts (3)
✓ Dark Mode Suite [Exclude this site]
✓ Auto-Filler [Exclude this site]
✓ Video Download [Remove from Whitelist] (unmatched, but currently whitelisted)
▼ Background Scripts (1)
◉ Data Sync
▼ Unmatched Scripts (2)
○ Forum Tweaks [Add to whitelist]
○ Price Tracker [Remove from exclusion] (currently excluded)
Behavior
Unmatched → Whitelisted: Once a user clicks "Add to whitelist," the script moves to the "Matched" section and begins running. The button changes to "Remove from whitelist"
Matched → Excluded: When a user excludes a matched script, it moves to "Unmatched" instead of disappearing entirely
Excluded → Unexcluded: User can click "Remove from exclusion" in the Unmatched section to restore it
Why it matters
This isn't a niche use case. Users often:
The current design forces users into a friction-filled workflow: popup → exclude → script vanishes → need to undo? → open dashboard → find script → navigate to settings → manage rules manually.
This directly contradicts the purpose of a popup: quick, contextual management.
Technical Note
ScriptCat already has the UI framework for this (collapsible sections for Matched and Background scripts). This is primarily a popup UI reorganization, not a core engine change.
API / UI Draft, if Applicable
No response
Alternatives
No response
Compatibility and Security Impact
No response