SAML Message Decoder
This tool helps you debug your SAML based SSO/SLO implementations. It runs in the background, collecting SAML messages as they are sent and received by the browser.
SAML Message Decoder - Firefox Add-on to Debug SSO/SLO
"SAML Message Decoder" is a Firefox add-on designed to help you debug your SAML based SSO/SLO implementations. It operates in the background, collecting readable XML SAML messages sent and received by the browser. It effectively unravels authorization issues by displaying these messages in cleartext whenever something does not operate as expected.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 17
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- <all_urls>
- webRequest
- contextMenus
- storage
- downloads
Size: 474.19K
URLs: Website
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Add-on summary
This tool helps you debug your SAML based SSO/SLO implementations. It runs in the background, collecting SAML messages as they are sent and received by the browser. When something didn't work as expected, just pop up the extension to view the latest SAML messages in cleartext (easily readable XML). This allows you see what happened, and to get an idea of how to solve those weird authorization issues.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Essential for debugging SAML configurations
- Works fine after update 2.0.1
- Necessary for work, especially after Firefox version updates
Cons
- Does not work in private browsing mode
- Issues with dialog box being a single blank line
- Inability to capture SAML messages with various service providers
Most mentioned
- Update 2.0.1 improved functionality
- Problems with capturing SAML messages
- Incompatibility with newer versions of Firefox before update
User reviews
This addon is awesome for working on problematic SAML configs.
by Sam Novak, 2024-02-27
Add-on safety
Risk impact
SAML Message Decoder requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
SAML Message Decoder is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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