WS Inspector

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

WS Inspector: Chrome Extension

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.

Extension stats

By: meded90
Users: 128
Version: 0.0.6 (Last updated: 2021-12-05)
Creation date: 2021-01-18
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • debugger
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 206.85K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension 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.

Extension safety

Risk impact

WS Inspector requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

WS Inspector may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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