Test Observer - The Observatron

The Observatron observes things in the browser
What is Test Observer - The Observatron?
Test Observer - The Observatron is a Chrome extension that supports exploratory testing by observing and logging browser activities. It takes screenshots, creates .mhtml files, and logs URLs and form submissions. All logging is saved in your downloads folder, ensuring you have control over the information. No data is sent to external servers. The extension also allows you to save notes of bugs, todos, questions, or custom information, along with optional screenshots. The extension is open-source and copyright © 2019 Compendium Developments Ltd, Alan Richardson.

Extension stats

Users: 38
Version: 0.92 (Last updated: 2019-03-01)
Creation date: 2019-02-26
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • downloads
  • webNavigation
  • pageCapture
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • contextMenus
Size: 30.37K

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Extension summary

The Observatron supports Exploratory testing by taking screenshots and creating .mhtml files as you test. It also logs urls and form submissions. All logging is performed in your downloads folder so that you have control over the information. No information is sent to external servers.

Logging and screenshots saved when:

  • when a page loads
  • when a page updates
  • when you double click on the page
  • when you resize the page
  • when you scroll through the page
  • when you submit a form

All of the above can be switched on and off from the options.

All images are stored in your downloads folder so you can easily find them and see them being saved.

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Test Observer - The Observatron requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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