DotGit

An extension to check if .git is exposed in visited websites.

DotGit - Check for Exposed Git Repositories

"DotGit" is a powerful Firefox extension designed to enhance your web security by checking if .git, .svn, .hg folders, and sensitive files like .env or .DS_Store are exposed on the websites you visit. It notifies you instantly when it finds such folders while also providing a list of exposed sites. Users can explore site source codes easily, including downloading the entire .git folder in a zip format. Customize the experience with various options for notifications and views!

Add-on stats

By: davtur
Users: 2,234
102
Rating: 5.00
(9)
Version: 4.10.4 (Last updated: 2024-08-18)
Creation date: 2019-09-11
Weekly download count: 97
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • storage
  • notifications
  • downloads
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • ws://*/*
  • wss://*/*
Size: 155.30K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

DotGit (v4.10.4)
4.83 (12) 10,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

An extension for checking if .git is exposed in visited websites.

  • Check if a .git/.svn/.hg folder exists for each site you visit
  • Check if a .env file exists for each site you visit
  • Check if a .DS_Store file exists for each site you visit
  • Check if the site is open source (github/gitlab)
  • Check if the site has security.txt
  • You will be notified when a folder is found
  • List of exposed sites found
  • Download the entire .git folder in zip format, even if the files are not listed on the site
  • View .git/config with one click
  • Options for: colors, notifications and downloads
Some checks are turned off by default, open the settings to turn them on Source code: https://github.com/davtur19/DotGit

User reviews

by FoxRefire, 2024-10-09

by geeknik, 2024-04-10
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

DotGit requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

DotGit is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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