Local CDN (WebExtension)

Local CDN (WebExtension)

Local emulation of Content Delivery Networks

What is Local CDN (WebExtension)?
Local CDN (WebExtension) is a Firefox add-on that redirects requests for well-known libraries to local equivalents, resulting in faster page loading times. It brings local emulation of Content Delivery Networks and updates the badge number to display redirected libraries for each page.
Stats
Users: 42 ▲ 2
Rating: 3.60 (10)
Version: 0.1.4resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-02-21
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • notifications
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 5.77M
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Summary

Local CDN extension is a fork for Decentraleyes project by @Synzvato. It brings local redirection for well-known libraries. After the extension is installed, when a known library is requested by a webpage, the extension redirects this request to a local equivalent and updates the badge number. Hovering over the toolbar displays the name of libraries that have been redirected for the current page. Note that since this resource is fetched locally, you should also experience faster page loading. To see the list of supported libraries, please visit the FAQs page. For FAQs please visit: http://add0n.com/local-cdn.html For bug reports please visit: https://github.com/james-fray/local-cdn

User reviews
CDN does NOT mean fast. Ad CDN don't care about you. Middleware CDN don't care about you. Cache the middleware to foil lazy load. adblock the rest
by pyzor, 2023-12-29
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Safety
Risk impact

Local CDN (WebExtension) is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Local CDN (WebExtension) if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Local CDN (WebExtension) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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