Chrome extension source viewer

View source code of Chrome extensions, Firefox addons or Opera extensions (crx/nex/xpi) from the Chrome web store and elsewhere.

What is Chrome extension source viewer?

"Chrome extension source viewer" is a powerful tool that extracts and displays the source code of Chrome extensions, Firefox addons, or Opera extensions, right from the Chrome Web Store or elsewhere. With features including file filtering, code beautification, image preview, permalink generation, and source code downloading, it offers a comprehensive view of extension files. It supports incognito mode, offers optional features and is continuously updated for improved performance.

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By: Rob W

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 100,000+

Rating: 4.59 (415)

Version: 1.7.0 (Last updated: 2023-12-11)

Creation date: 2019-08-30

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

tabs
storage
contextMenus
downloads
declarativeContent

Host permissions:

*://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx*
*://clients2.googleusercontent.com/crx/download/*

Size: 232.45K

Email: ro*****@robwu.nl

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Stats date:

Chrome-Stats Rank

# 2036 ▼ 39

Other rankings

#1504 in Developer Tools ▲ 1

#1 in source keyword 39

#1 in source code keyword 27

#10 in viewer keyword 76 ▼ 3

#17 in chrome extension keyword 92 ▼ 6

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Other platforms

Extension source viewer (v1.7.0)

4.78 (106) 1,738+

Not available on Edge

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Summary

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View the source code of any Chrome extension in the Chrome Web store without installing it.

Features:

Button at the Chrome Web store
- Download extension as zip file
- View source
- Configurable via context menu on button: Set one-click action via "primary action on click".
View source:
- File name/type filter
- Search in the file content (literal or regexp)
- Automatic beautification (formatting) of code
- Syntax highlighting
- Show hashes (md5, sha1, sha256, sha384, sha512) of individual files
- Image preview
- View embedded zip files

User reviews

User reviews summary

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Allows users to view source code of extensions before installation
Helps users learn about making browser extensions
Works well with Brave browser

Cons

Some users experienced issues with the extension not working on the new Chrome Web Store website
One user reported the extension causing Chrome to crash when trying to remove it

Most mentioned

Works great for reviewing source code before installation
Some users had issues with the extension not working on the new Chrome Web Store website
Helps users learn about making browser extensions

Recent reviews

Vu Chien, 2024-04-19

Doesn't work at all noting pops up, noting opens up and can't find it on the right click mouse menu either. I'm using Brave browser, fix this please! I want to be able to view source code and copy it like everyone could years ago,it's the best way to learn how to code this new stuff that's out now.

J. S. (darkocean), 2020-10-13

Super, thank you.

Mathias Seidler, 2020-09-10

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Safety

Risk impact

Chrome extension source viewer is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Chrome extension source viewer if you trust the publisher.