# DotGit

> An extension to check if .git is exposed in visited websites.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/dotgit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dotgit)

## Overview

- **ID:** `dotgit`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** davtur
- **Category:** web-development,privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 1,959
- **Weekly downloads:** 42
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (10 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-31
- **First published:** 2019-09-11
- **Size:** 156 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/dotgit/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/davtur19/DotGit](https://github.com/davtur19/DotGit)

## Description

**DotGit** is a powerful Chrome extension designed to enhance your web security awareness by detecting exposed sensitive folders and files on websites you visit. It checks for the presence of `.git`, `.svn`, `.hg` folders, `.env` files, and `.DS_Store` files, which if exposed, can pose serious security risks.

Key features include real-time notifications when such folders or files are found, the ability to download the entire `.git` folder in a zip format (even hidden files), viewing the `.git/config` file with one click, and options to customize colors, notifications, and download settings. DotGit also checks if a site is open source (hosted on GitHub or GitLab) and if it has a `security.txt` file.

This extension is a valuable tool for developers, security professionals, and anyone interested in web security, providing an easy way to identify potential vulnerabilities while browsing. Some checks are optional and can be enabled in settings to tailor the experience to your needs.

[Source code on GitHub](https://github.com/davtur19/DotGit)

## Rankings

- #2,222 — Overall
- #241 — Web Development
- #58 — exist
- #79 — gif
- #180 — folders
- #206 — folder

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webRequest`
- `storage`
- `notifications`
- `downloads`
- `tabs`
- `scripting`

### Host permissions

- `http://*/*`
- `https://*/*`
- `ws://*/*`
- `wss://*/*`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dotgit)