OPFS Explorer

OPFS Explorer is a Chrome DevTools extension that allows you to explore the Origin Private File System (OPFS) of a web application.
What is OPFS Explorer?
OPFS Explorer is a Chrome DevTools extension that lets you explore and alter the OPFS of a web application. With this extension, you can analyze the file hierarchy of the current web application, download file contents, and even delete files, though the latter may cause the application to malfunction if the targeted file is locked. The powerful cross analysis can quickly be put to test using the extension's dedicated demo page.

Extension stats

Users: 5,000+
Rating: 4.21 (14)
Version: 1.8.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-19)
Creation date: 2022-11-07
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Size: 15.94K

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Extension summary

OPFS Explorer is a Chrome DevTools extension that allows you to explore the Origin Private File System (OPFS, https://fs.spec.whatwg.org/) of a web application.

To use it, open Chrome DevTools and click on the OPFS Explorer tab. The extension will automatically analyze the OPFS of the current web application and display the file hierarchy. You can then click on any file to download its contents or delete the file (which may fail if the file is locked). Note that deleting files may cause the application to break.

You can test the extension on the demo page (https://tomayac.github.io/opfs-explorer/).

The source code is on GitHub (https://github.com/tomayac/opfs-explorer).

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and straightforward to use
  • Indispensable tool for working with OPFS
  • Specific support for showing metadata about sqlite3 'OPFS SAH-Pool' databases
  • Works pretty well when functional
Cons
  • Freezes and crashes Chrome frequently
  • Doesn't work properly in certain situations, especially with pages not utilizing OPFS
  • Hangs on 'Analyzing Origin Private File System' without providing useful feedback
  • Limited functionality for creating or copying files
Most mentioned
  • Basic functionality with some quirks
  • Frequent issues with crashing or hanging
  • Lack of support for certain OPFS features
Recent reviews
by Adam Petříček, 2024-11-08

Freezes and crashes my Chrome all the time on Mac
by Nikolay Durygin, 2024-10-16

Doesn't work. Nothing shows up.
by Cody Mullins, 2024-10-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

OPFS Explorer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

OPFS Explorer has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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