Desktop Application Launch from Chrome

Name: Desktop Application Launch from Chrome
Author: dfs.faa.vs

There is a requirement to launch desktop application from chrome.we have created our own custom chrome extn to serve this purpose.

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The "Desktop Application Launch from Chrome" extension allows users to launch desktop applications directly from their Chrome browser, overcoming limitations faced with traditional methods like ActiveX in Internet Explorer. This custom-built extension enables communication between web applications and desktop software by listening for custom events via content scripts and establishing background script connections. Particularly useful for environments needing integration between web interfaces and desktop applications, such as launching a dispute management tool from a web agent interface. By installing this extension, users gain seamless interoperability and enhanced workflow efficiency without relying on deprecated browser technologies.

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By:

dfs.faa.vs

Users:

854 6

Version:

3.2 Last updated: 2024-05-10

Creation date:

2024-05-10

Risk:

Permissions:

nativeMessaging
windows

Size:

10.75K

Email:

df*****@gmail.com

Full description:

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Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

17 hours ago

Ranking

# 32,433 ▼ 442

Other rankings

#4499 in Accessibility ▼ 7 #23 in launch keyword 18 #65 in application keyword 37 ▼ 2 #102 in desktop keyword 56 ▲ 4

Extension safety

Risk impact

Desktop Application Launch from Chrome requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
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Risk likelihood

Desktop Application Launch from Chrome is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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