Library Detector (Academic Tool)

Library Detector (Academic Tool)

Detect JavaScript libraries used on the current web page. This tool is supported by academic software engineering researches.

Merlin
Stats
Users: 64 ▼ -1
Rating: 5.00 (8)
Version: 1.5 (Last updated: 2024-04-26)
Creation date: 2023-12-18
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 622.59K
URLs: Website
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Summary

This open-source tool is developed to accurately detect libraries and frameworks running on the web. It collects 600+ most popular ones, pinpoints the version, and reveals those hidden by web packers or obfuscators.

Usage: open a website, click on the icon of this extension (needs to be pinned in the extension bar in advance), and click on the "detect" button in the popup menu, then all the libraries loaded by the website will be displayed.

All the detection features used in this extension are auto-generated by the algorithm proposed in recent research papers, ensuring the soundness of detection results. More libraries will be covered in later releases. For further information visits GitHub: https://github.com/aaronxyliu/PTV. Feedback please send to [email protected].

User reviews
by Dan Liu Dan Liu, 2023-12-23

Good to use. Love it!
by jingkai W jingkai W, 2024-01-07

Useful research tool. Better accuracy and easy using. Expect more functionalities in the future.
by Grace XU Grace XU, 2023-12-24
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Safety
Risk impact

Library Detector (Academic Tool) may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Library Detector (Academic Tool) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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