Even if your tool ignores it, you shouldn’t. Firefox extensions like “Ignore Robots?” exist, but using them to bypass a site’s crawl directives is bad form. The file is there for a reason: server load, paywall segmentation, or privacy.
Beyond the Save Button: A Deep Dive into Firefox’s Siterip Capabilities (And Why It’s Not What You Think) firefoxs siterip
Siteripping isn’t just about what you can do—it’s about what you should do. Even if your tool ignores it, you shouldn’t
This is the honest part. Firefox is an amazing browser, but it is a site crawler. Beyond the Save Button: A Deep Dive into
Firefox’s cache stores every asset it downloads. With extensions like “CacheViewer,” you can browse and export cached files. This is a post-hoc siterip—you visit pages, then pull them from cache. Not efficient for large sites, but zero extra requests.