Pan(w)achrome

PANW extension for Chrome
What is Pan(w)achrome?
Pan(w)achrome is a handy Chrome extension for extracting and charting real-time statistics from Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewalls. The tool supports various PAN-OS, PA platforms, adding features with every update like sorting, filtering, and monitoring unlicensed VM-series. This free tool, not officially affiliated with Palo Alto Networks, is a useful add-on for users looking to better monitor and manage their security infrastructure.

Extension stats

Users: 8,000+
Rating: 4.44 (61)
Version: 0.7.1.9 (Last updated: 2018-12-21)
Creation date: 2018-12-21
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://*/*
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 621.57K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Pan(w)achrome is a little Chrome extension that can be used to extract and chart real-time statistics from Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls.

What's New in 0.7.1.9

  • support for DP with 48 cores
  • support for PAN-OS 9
  • fixed a problem with DB mgmt. Please remove and reinstall the extension if you see high disk usage from the old versions of this extension (a key IndexedDB API was removed from Chrome)

What's New in 0.7.1.8

  • support for PAN-OS 7.1.2+

What's New in 0.7.1.7

  • support for PA-7050
  • support for PAN-OS 6.1
  • support for sw tags descriptor on VM-Series
  • support for monitoring an unlicensed VM-Series
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Handy tool for Palo Alto administrators
  • Looks good and can fill a need in Firewall and Panorama GUI
  • Great work by the creator
Cons
  • Not compatible with newer versions of PANOS (9.1 and 10+)
  • Currently not functioning for some users
  • Concerns about security regarding admin credentials
Most mentioned
  • Needs update to support PANOS 10.x
  • Inability to add firewalls or access stats for non-admin users
  • Issues with functionality and support
Recent reviews
Okay a ray of sunshine for you all; the source code for the plugin: https://github.com/jtschichold/panwachrome and https://github.com/jtschichold/stratachrome If someone can look into it and advise what it would take to get it working again with newer version of panos that would be great.
by Lachlan Holmes, 2023-11-08

Would be wonderful if the tool was updated to support PANOS 10.x. It fills a need thats still missing from the Firewall and Panorama GUI
by Jeff Chaffin, 2023-05-18

Not compatible with 9.1 or 10+. Unacceptable....
by Cameron Stoll, 2023-01-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Pan(w)achrome requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Pan(w)achrome has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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