OpenLink YouID

OpenLink YouID

Browser Extension that enables you to register and switch Web Identities (WebIDs) across an single HTTPS (TLS) session without browser restart.

What is OpenLink YouID?
OpenLink YouID is a browser extension that allows you to register and switch Web Identities (WebIDs) across a single HTTPS session without restarting your browser. It resolves to a profile document containing verifiable claims using existing PKI standards.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 9
Version: 1.6.9 (Last updated: 2023-03-18)
Creation date: 2016-11-11
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • tabs
  • http://*/
  • https://*/
  • *://*/*
  • file:///*/*
  • https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/token
Size: 2.25M
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Summary

Browser Extension that enables you to register and switch Web Identities (WebIDs) across a single HTTPS (TLS) session without browser restart. Each of these WebIDs is a hyperlink that identifies an application-user while also resolving to a profile document containing claims (both machine- and human-readable) that are verifiable using existing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) standards.

Safety
Risk impact

OpenLink YouID is very risky to use and it requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Avoid installing this add-on unless you absolutely trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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