VMware Horizon Browser Redirection

Chrome extension to enable Browser Tab Redirection inside VMware Horizon Agent.
What is VMware Horizon Browser Redirection?
"VMware Horizon Browser Redirection" is a Chrome extension that allows users to redirect web pages from Horizon desktops/apps to their local systems. This feature enhances performance by rendering web content locally while displaying it within the remote browser's viewport. It requires VMware Horizon 7.10 and VMware Horizon Client 5.2 or above. For installation, please coordinate with your IT department. Check the documentation and EULA through the provided links for more details.

Extension stats

Users: 400,000+
Rating: 4.20 (5)
Version: 8.13.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-06)
Creation date: 2020-06-20
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • webRequest
  • webNavigation
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 38.52K

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Extension summary

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VMware Horizon Browser Redirection Extension enables the redirection of web pages from Horizon desktops/app. With Browser Redirection, when an end user uses the supported browser in a remote desktop, the website is rendered on the client system instead of the agent system, and it is displayed over the remote browser's viewport. The viewport is the portion of the browser window that displays the content of a web page.

IMPORTANT NOTE: VMware Horizon Browser Redirection requires VMware Horizon 7.10 and VMware Horizon Client 5.2 or later. This extension should be installed in Horizon desktops/apps. Contact your IT department for further assistance.

VMware Horizon Product Documentation for the VMware Horizon Browser Redirection feature: https://docs.omnissa.com/bundle/Horizon-Remote-Desktop-FeaturesV2406/page/ConfiguringBrowserContentRedirection.html

VMware End User License Agreement: https://www.vmware.com/content/dam/digitalmarketing/vmware/en/pdf/downloads/eula/universal_eula.pdf

What's New : Support for bcr-plus-plus (https://github.com/GoogleChromeLabs/bcr-plus-plus).

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Extension safety

Risk impact

VMware Horizon Browser Redirection requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

VMware Horizon Browser Redirection is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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