Buckshot

Kills the Pigeon paywall software to view articles on NCNow.
What is Buckshot?
"Buckshot" is a Chrome extension written to bypass the aggressive paywall platform on NorthCountryNow. It uses JQuery and Chrome web request blocking to block the paywall server and un-hide hidden elements. With Buckshot, users can access NCNow articles freely.

Extension stats

By: kotaKat
Users: 27 ▼ -1
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 0.2.0 (Last updated: 2020-07-10)
Creation date: 2020-07-09
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*.northcountrynow.com/
Size: 43.35K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Software written in direct response to my local news (NorthCountryNow) implementing a super aggressive paywall platform. This script utilizes JQuery as well as Chrome web request blocking to block the paywall server as well as un-hide all elements that are normally hidden when the page loads if you aren't signed in.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Buckshot requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Buckshot has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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