SAML DevTools extension

SAML DevTools extension

A chrome developer tools extension for viewing SAML messages in chrome

What is SAML DevTools extension?
SAML DevTools extension is a handy tool designed for Chrome to facilitate developers in identifying SAML requests. The extension adds an additional tab to Chrome DevTools marking SAML requests distinctly. It offers one-click access to the SAML XML for detailed examination, thus making the debugging process more efficient and less time-consuming.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 40,000+
Rating: 4.29 (28)
Version: 0.6 (Last updated: 2015-11-09)
Creation date: 2015-11-09
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 8.23M
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Summary

This extension adds a tab to the Chrome DevTools. The new SAML tab lists all requests and marks the SAML requests with green. When clicking the event the SAML XML is shown.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Directly shows SAML messages in browser
  • Improves usability by showing SAML requests with HTTP requests
  • Consistent and better than other SAML extensions
  • Has a filtering feature
  • Presents SAML content in a nicely-formatted panel
Cons
  • SAML option not always displayed
  • Requires devtools to be open to track SAML requests
  • Issues with working in new tabs
  • Stopped working for some users
  • Lacks ability to export assertion as XML
Most mentioned
  • Useful for debugging SAML configuration/setup
  • Integration with browser devtools
  • Occasional functionality issues (stopped working or not displaying)
  • Ease of use and better formatting for viewing SAML messages
  • Lacks some features available in other SAML extensions
Recent reviews
A very handy extensions that shows the SAML messages directly in the browser. It's my first go-to-tool in troubleshooting any Saml2 setup. /Anders, creator of the Sustainsys.Saml2 libraries.
by Anders Abel Anders Abel, 2024-01-15

I love this extension. I've tried a few SAML chrome extensions, and this remains my favorite. Seeing all of the SAML requests in the context of all HTTP requests is a huge usability boost.
by Eugene Rosenfeld Eugene Rosenfeld, 2024-01-09

SAML option is not always displayed but if you do Google Search on SAML and then open up the Developer Tool, it will show up
by Vaibhavi Mestry Vaibhavi Mestry, 2023-10-15
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Safety
Risk impact

SAML DevTools extension is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

SAML DevTools extension has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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