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When you get a link to a zoom call, instead of permitting it to open a handler program or clicking Join Now, click the link that says

> Having issues with Zoom Client? Join from Your Browser

I just use this. I'm assuming that is what you're asking about.

I don't use that, since I'm not using Chrome, but it looks handy.

you do know that any browser extension you use has a cleartext view of all your web content (on that browser).

I fear the day that UBlock Origin ends up with an exploitable bug. It's so damn common, but the web is nearly unusable without it.

They use dark patterns to hide the web version so that you download the client. I fear they'll yank the plug on the web version one of these days...

and that will be the last Zoom meeting I ever attend.