Web Developer Sidekick

Web Developer Sidekick

Please note that this extension is useful for web developers only. It allows recognition of website environments and display useful data such as credentials, ip address, database connections...etc

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What is Web Developer Sidekick?

Web Developer Sidekick is a Firefox add-on that allows web developers to recognize website environments and displays useful data, including credentials, IP address, and database connections.

Merlin
Stats
Stats date:
Users: 57 ▲ 2
Rating: 3.67 (3)
Version: 0.0.26 (Last updated: 2018-04-18)
Creation date: 2017-11-20
Weekly download count: 3
Firefox on Android: Yes
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 91.64K
Email: Click to see
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
Merlin
Summary

Please note that this extension is useful for web developers only.

Also available on Chrome Store

Once Web Developer Sidekick installed you have to go to configuration page (about:addons) and click Options. Now you can set the addon parameters.

The extension use YAML notations to read the parameters.

Note: Be carefull when you add credentials for production environment since any one who has access to your browser can see those credentials.

Features:

  • Displays website environment (screenshot 1)
  • Shows useful details (screenshot 2)
  • Extends popup byy adding new tabs (screenshots 3 & 4)
  • Customize addon behavior (screnshot 5)
For configuration details please check the documentation by following this link https://github.com/lahyani/web-developer-sidekick/tree/doc/doc
Safety
Risk impact

Web Developer Sidekick 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 Web Developer Sidekick if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Web Developer Sidekick has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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