Chrome Platform Bridge

Chrome Platform Bridge

Chrome Platform Bridge

What is Chrome Platform Bridge?
Chrome Platform Bridge is a project that demonstrates a bridge from JavaScript to the platform hosting the browser. It can be used to mix a typically web-app and local resources such as the file system, hardware devices, or legacy software.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 131 ▲ 4
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2018-08-01)
Creation date: 2018-08-01
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 7.88K
URLs: Website
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Summary

What is this project about? This project demonstrates a bridge from JavaScript to the platform hosting the browser.

What can it be used for? The bridging functionallity can be used to mix a typically web-app and local resources. The resources could be: the file system, a hardware device or some legacy software.

Project site: https://github.com/frederiksen/chrome-platform-bridge

Safety
Risk impact

Chrome Platform Bridge may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Chrome Platform Bridge has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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