StreetPass for Mastodon
Find your people on Mastodon
What is StreetPass for Mastodon?
StreetPass for Mastodon is a Firefox extension that provides a unique way to find and connect with Mastodon users. Users validate their profiles with a custom link added to their personal website. The extension identifies these links while you browse the web, subsequently adding them to your StreetPass list. This results in a tailored list of Mastodon users based on your browser history, leveraging the power of open web identity verification standards.
Stats
By:
Tyler Deitz
Rating:
4.97
(32)
Creation date:
2023-02-01
Weekly download count:
11
Firefox on Android:
No
Risk impact:
Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Permissions:
Size:
206.32K
Email:
ty*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website
Stats date:
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Summary
StreetPass is a browser extension that helps you find your people on Mastodon. Here's how it works:
- Mastodon users verify themselves by adding a custom link to their personal site.
- StreetPass lets you know when you've found one of these links, and adds them to your StreetPass list.
- Browse the web as usual. StreetPass will build a list of Mastodon users made up of the websites you go to.
❤️ StreetPass is made possible by open web identity verification standards.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Works as described
- Unobtrusive
- Helps to collect Mastodon accounts while browsing the web
Cons
Most mentioned
- Works as described
- Unobtrusive
- Collects Mastodon accounts while browsing the web
Recent reviews
Safety
Risk impact
StreetPass for Mastodon may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
StreetPass for Mastodon is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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