WS Inspector

WS Inspector

Allows viewing binary WebSocket frame contents, which the default DevTools does not support. Currently the data is shown in HTML…

WS Inspector
What is WS Inspector?
WS Inspector is a Chrome extension that allows viewing binary WebSocket frame contents, providing support for HTML-based hex view. It offers an alternative to the default DevTools, allowing users to analyze and inspect WebSocket data that is not supported by the standard tools.
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By: meded90
Users: 127 ▲ 8
Version: 0.0.6 (Last updated: 2021-12-05)
Creation date: 2021-01-18
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • debugger
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 206.85K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Allows viewing binary WebSocket frame contents, which the default DevTools does not support.

Currently the data is shown in HTML based hex view, and does not work well for large frameStore (~10K+). Considering switching to canvas based view instead.

If anyone knows an existing hex viewer module that does not use Angular, I'd be happy to use it instead.

Safety
Risk impact

WS Inspector is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install WS Inspector if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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