GoUniverse

A universal Go client based on HTML5 and JS

GoUniverse - Universal Go Game Client Extension for Chrome

"GoUniverse" is a Chrome extension that provides a universal client for the board game Go (also known as Baduk or Weiqi). Developed based on HTML5 and JavaScript technology, GoUniverse revolutionizes the way Go players interact online. This extension supports the KGS (Kiseido Go Server) for seamless gaming experience.
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Extension stats

By: KOCMOHABT
Users: 7,000+
Rating: 4.43
(49)
Version: 1.5.11 (Last updated: 2022-04-18)
Creation date: 2019-12-29
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://www.gokgs.com/
  • https://www.gokgs.com/
  • http://files.gokgs.com/
Size: 3.84M

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

GoUniverse A universal Go/Baduk/Weiqi client based on Html5 and javascript.

Supported servers:

KGS (Kiseido Go Server) www.gokgs.com

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Much better than the original KGS interface
  • Stable performance
  • Nice board design
  • Very useful for accessing Go games
  • Serves the Go-playing community well
Cons
  • Missing sound effects for stone placements
  • Random disconnections leading to forfeits
  • Poor overall layout and confusing typography
  • Lack of a chime for auto-match notifications
  • Score estimator needs improvement
Most mentioned
  • Missing sound effects
  • Disconnections and forfeits
  • Interface confusion
  • Need for the auto-match chime
  • Praise for usability over KGS
User reviews
I am trying to use an extension for the first time. In two out of four games i suddenly cannot play a stone but my clock keeps going and i lose by forfeit -even if I leave the site! I also cannot find a resume game option. Obviously if i cannot resolve these problems i cannot use this site
by Micah Feldman, 2022-12-27

I love it, but the only HUGE missing feature is a chime when auto-match starts a game. I have lost quite a few games because the browser just happened to get buried and I forgot it was searching. Seriously, a chime is the only thing missing, and it is a gigantic problem.
by Scott Detweiler, 2022-11-04

I am not sure why, I played a game and suddenly I cannot play my stone at around 200th move position, but the chat still goes through. This happens the second time since yesterday (17 Sep.). Anyone knows why?
by Dino Hsu, 2022-09-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

GoUniverse requires very minimum permissions.

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