SourceViewer(zvSource)

View the original source code in the current tab with a popup rather than in a new tab,code highlight,linenumber,highlight current…

SourceViewer(zvSource) - View Source Code in Current Tab

SourceViewer(zvSource) is a unique Chrome extension designed to enhance the readability of web source code. It allows users to view the original source code directly in the existing tab rather than opening a new one, and provides additional features like syntax highlighting, line numbering, and highlighting of the current line, offering users an effortless and seamless code reading experience.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.25
(4)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2021-07-09)
Creation date: 2019-03-08
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • <all_urls>
Size: 755.71K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

Well... it does what it says. It needs a Maximize button, so you can enlarge the pop-up (maybe as default). And, it needs a button to open in a user's default text editor.
by Dan Kelly, 2018-06-07

It would be better if the pop up was the same width/height of the browser window. Otherwise, it is a good replacement for what I had been using, which does not longer works in Windows 10, unfortunately. I really liked that one because it worked quickly (as does this) and showed the source in a tab, which makes it "full size". Also, the previous extension used the same "Find" as Chrome uses in it's regular tabs, so you can keep clicking to find the next instance. Since this is the only extension to show current source I've found that works with Windows 10 and shows the line numbers, I will use it, but it's not very user friendly.
by Fred McIntyre, 2015-08-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

SourceViewer(zvSource) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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