Developer's Desktop

Developer's Desktop

A productivity extension for developers.

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Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-06-29
Users: 336
Rating: 4.50 (6)
Version: 0.5.2 (Last updated: 2016-10-11)
Creation date: 2016-10-11
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • topSites
  • tabs
  • bookmarks
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • <all_urls>
  • https://www.xkcd.com/info.0.json
  • http://c.xkcd.com/random/comic/
  • https://news.ycombinator.com/
Size: 8.52M
Price: Free
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Summary

Developer's Desktop is a utility Google Chrome extension that brings you the latest news, comics and catalogs various websites that cater to the needs of developers, designers and geeks.

Features:

  1. News: Get the latest updates from Hacker News from your homepage. Also features links to The Verge, Mashable, Tech Crunch and Slashdot.
  2. Comics: Get the best of Randall Munroe's xkcd comics. Get a new comics every time you refresh your page.
  3. To-Do: Manage your task using a lightweight yet powerful to-do utility.
  4. Quotes: Get inspired with a new quote offering a new perspective to life every day.
  5. Most Visited Sites: Get a list of sites you visit the most so you don't miss out on the latest updates from any of them.
  6. Bookmarks: Access your bookmarks directly from your homepage.
  7. Links: Get access to a variety of links that cater to various needs. There is a website for every task or problem. Developer's Desktop helps you find that site.

This project is open sourced. Feel free to fork the repository available on GitHub (https://github.com/rounakbanik/devdesk) and customize it according to your needs. Also, if you experience any bugs, errors or difficulties using the app, feel free to mail your suggestions to [email protected]

User reviews
It would be great if it also listed the chrome apps you have installed.
by Gregory Casamento Gregory Casamento, 2019-07-24

It is just awesome:-)
by Simran Kumari Simran Kumari, 2016-12-25

It would be more good if this extension have option to work on only home tab rather than new tab
by Amit Saroj Amit Saroj, 2016-10-21
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Safety
Risk impact

Developer's Desktop 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 extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Developer's Desktop if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Developer's Desktop may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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