Chrome Platform Bridge

Chrome Platform Bridge

Chrome Platform Bridge - JavaScript to 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.
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Extension stats

Users: 132
1
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:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 7.88K

Other platforms

Chrome Beta (v132.0.6834.56)
4.39 (525,995) 61,150,622+
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Extension 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

Extension safety

Risk impact

Chrome Platform Bridge requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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