A lightning-fast userscript manager engineered for developers who demand speed and efficiency
| Metric | Zedmonkey | Tampermonkey | Violentmonkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self Time (ms) | 0.2 | 14.1 | 0.7 |
| Total Time (ms) | 0.2 | 14.8 | 202.8 |
| Memory Usage (KB) | 30,500 | 57,752 | 41,080 |
| JavaScript Memory (KB) | 1,426 | 4,573 | 3,448 |
| CPU Usage (%) | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Background Processes | None when inactive | Always running | Always running |
All measurements taken on a Windows 10 PC using Microsoft Edge browser and www.google.com as test page. Lower values are better.
- ⚡ Unbeatable Speed: Scripts load instantly thanks to ultra-reduced size and optimized performance
- ☁️ Cloud Synchronization: Sync to Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, or WebDAV across all your browsers
- 🪶 Minimalist Philosophy: 13KB limit ensures optimal performance without sacrificing functionality
- 🛡️ Modern Zedata Format: Our clean format designed with enhanced security features and improved readability
- 🧩 Full Compatibility: Works with traditional userscript formats, ensuring you can use scripts from any source
- 👻 Zero Background Impact: Only activates when needed, completely disappearing from task manager when not in use
A revolutionary format that makes traditional Metadata Blocks obsolete. Designed for speed and efficiency.
Traditional Metadata Block (317 bytes):
// ==UserScript==
// @name Hello World Script
// @namespace zedmonkey
// @version 1.0.0
// @description Hello World!
// @author Zedmonkey User
// @match *://*/*
// @grant none
// ==/UserScript==Zedmonkey Zedata Block (131 bytes):
script,HelloWorldScript,zedmonkey,1.0.0,HelloWorld,ZedmonkeyUser,*,none
58.65% Size Reduction - Less data to transfer and store
70-80% Faster Parsing - Simple comma-based format vs line-by-line parsing
~40% Memory Reduction - More compact structure means less RAM usage
- Visit the Zedmonkey page on Chrome Web Store
- Click "Add to Chrome" (or "Add to Edge" if using Microsoft Edge)
- Confirm the installation when prompted
- Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/livrasand/Zedmonkey.git - Open Chrome/Edge and navigate to
chrome://extensions/ - Enable "Developer mode" in the top-right corner
- Click "Load unpacked" and select the Zedmonkey directory
- ✅ Chrome - Fully supported
- ✅ Edge - Fully supported
- 🔜 Firefox - Coming soon
- 🔜 Safari - Coming soon
- Click the Zedmonkey icon in your browser toolbar to open the popup
- Use the "+" button to create a new script or import existing ones
- Enable/disable scripts using the toggle switches
- Click on a script to edit its content and metadata
Zedmonkey is currently in active development and considered BETA software. While it's functional for daily use, you may encounter bugs or incomplete features. A STABLE release is planned for the near future.
- Some advanced userscript features may not be fully implemented
- UI and UX improvements are ongoing
- Performance optimizations are still being added
We believe in open collaboration and continuous improvement. Help us make Zedmonkey even better:
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch:
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature - Commit your changes:
git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature' - Push to the branch:
git push origin feature/amazing-feature - Open a Pull Request
- Security Auditing: Help us identify and fix potential vulnerabilities
- Performance Optimization: Find ways to make Zedmonkey even faster and more efficient
- UI/UX Improvements: Enhance the user interface while maintaining our minimalist approach
- Documentation: Help us create better guides and examples for users
- Inspired by the need for a lightweight, developer-focused userscript manager
- Thanks to all contributors and testers who have helped shape this project
Made with ❤️ for developers who value simplicity and performance
© 2025 Zedmonkey Project. Lightweight by design, powerful by default.