ownCloud News Checker

Displays the number of unread messages in your ownCloud News App. You can also click the button to open your feeds.
What is ownCloud News Checker?
"ownCloud News Checker" is a Chrome extension that displays the number of unread messages in your ownCloud News App. It allows you to easily stay updated on your news feeds and open them with just a click.

Extension stats

By: jacques
Users: 109 ▲ 2
Rating: 3.50 (4)
Version: 0.2 (Last updated: 2013-07-24)
Creation date: 2013-07-24
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • *://*/*
Size: 34.09K

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Extension summary

This is a simple extension to check unread items in your ownCloud News app. Basically the same as gmail checker, but for ownCloud.

Add the URL of your news app on the options section. Needs a restart to take effect.

The extension requires that you are authenticated with your ownCloud instance in the browser.

User reviews

Just doesn't work with owncloud 8.1.1. Also logs me out of owncloud as long as this extension is activated.
by Boschtl Hupi, 2015-08-25

Works nice, would be great if it could login itself (especially using oauth/token or similar mechanism so it would not store my password)
by Marek, 2013-07-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

ownCloud News Checker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

ownCloud News Checker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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