websocket refresh chrome extension

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websocket refresh chrome extension

Extension stats

By: atyaf66
Users: 36
Version: 0.0.1 (Last updated: 2017-11-08)
Creation date: 2017-11-08
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • https://*/*
Size: 29.62K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

A chrome extension that will refresh tabs based on regex messages sent from a websocket server.

Use case

You want to automatically tell chrom to refresh tab(s) based on a regex.

The Technical Stuff

The chrome extension will create a WebSocket instance that subscribes to a WebSocket server. The websocket server in-turn needs to send a regex message to the subscriber (chrome extension). The extension will use the regex and reload tabs who's URL matches the regex.

Github repo and detailed doc: https://github.com/ahmed-musallam/websocket-refresh-chrome-ext

Extension safety

Risk impact

websocket refresh chrome extension requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

websocket refresh chrome extension may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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