Thinlabs Kiosk

Thinlabs Chrome Kiosk extension
What is Thinlabs Kiosk?
Thinlabs Kiosk is a specialized Chrome extension designed to provide users with a streamlined browser experience. The extension allows users to specify single or multiple URLs to open in a fullscreen kiosk mode. Further flexibility allows for multiple tabs in this mode, with an accessible tab bar when there are numerous URLs. Protection features include the ability to password protect extension options and prevent users from closing the kiosk mode browser easily. Users can also set up Chrome to start in kiosk mode by creating a shortcut in the startup folder.

Extension stats

Users: 6,000+
Rating: 1.00 (1)
Version: 1.0.30 (Last updated: 2022-08-30)
Creation date: 2020-05-30
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • background
  • storage
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 197.63K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Thinlabs Kiosk extension for Chrome browsers allows a single URL or multiple URLs that are specified in the extension settings to open in a fullscreen kiosk mode. Multiple tabs are displayed on a tab bar if more than one url is specified in the extension options. The extension options page can be password protected. The same password is used to prevent the users from closing the kiosk mode browser. To start chrome in iosk mode create a shortcut with the --kiosk switch ( "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --kiosk ) and place it in the startup folder.

For additional information, technical support, and feature requests please contact us: https://www.thinlabs.com/content/contact-us

User reviews

did not work. added web addresses never worked/load
by greg cbc, 2022-09-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Thinlabs Kiosk requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Thinlabs Kiosk is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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