slowcalhost

Slows down localhost so that you build faster web sites and apps.

What is slowcalhost?

Slowcalhost is a Chrome extension that slows down localhost to simulate slow internet connection and CPU. It is designed to help developers build high performance and fast web sites by encouraging them to optimize their code. The extension can be easily disabled and the normal speed can be restored.

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By: ggurgone

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Users: 4 ▼ -1

Version: 0.1.0 (Last updated: 2020-07-01)

Creation date: 2020-06-30

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

tabs
debugger

Size: 23.10K

Email: gg*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 129245 ▼ 1832

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#10734 in Developer Tools ▼ 217

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Summary

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This browser extension simulates slow internet connection (3G) and CPU for http://localhost (all the ports) by using the dev tools' debugger APIs.

The extension is for web developers with powerful machines and fast connection and aims to encourage developers to build high performance and fast web sites.

Note that at any time you can disable the extension and exit debugging mode to return back to normal speed.

The source code for the extension can be found here https://github.com/giuseppeg/slowcalhost

Safety

Risk impact

slowcalhost 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 slowcalhost if you trust the publisher.