Laboratory (Content Security Policy / CSP Toolkit)

Because good website security shouldn't only be available to mad scientists! Laboratory is a WebExtension that helps you generate a Content Security Policy (CSP) header for your website.

Laboratory - Firefox Add-On for Generating Content Security Policy

The 'Laboratory (Content Security Policy / CSP Toolkit)' Firefox add-on is a tool created to boost website security. It enables site owners to generate an accurate Content Security Policy (CSP) header for their sites. By recording browsing activities on your site, the Laboratory add-on produces a suitable CSP header, assisting in the maintenance and enhancement of your website's safety measures.

Add-on stats

Users: 2,594
-41
Rating: 4.52
(61)
Version: 3.0.8 (Last updated: 2021-01-28)
Creation date: 2017-02-24
Weekly download count: 54
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • ftp://*/*
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • ws://*/*
  • wss://*/*
Size: 408.73K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

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5.00 (1) 828
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Add-on summary

Laboratory is an Firefox extension that helps you generate a proper Content Security Policy (CSP) header for your website. Simply start recording, browse your site, and enjoy the CSP header that it produces.

Want to learn about how Laboratory works and the best ways to use it? Please check out our video introduction by Securing DevOps.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works effectively and saves time for users.
  • Good idea for enhancing security and privacy.
Cons
  • Causes server errors when enabled.
  • Spams with fake CSP reports.
  • Lacks support for file:/// URIs.
Most mentioned
  • Saved headaches for users.
  • 505 server errors when extension is enabled.
User reviews
by cvladan, 2024-10-31


It works and it saved me many headaches, thank you april!!
by Yakov, 2024-05-02
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Laboratory (Content Security Policy / CSP Toolkit) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Laboratory (Content Security Policy / CSP Toolkit) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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