This simple extension reads HW (cpu, gpu, mem) info. Simple option to send info to your server.
HW Info Chrome Extension - Accessing Hardware Information
'HW info' is a Chrome extension that provides critical hardware information like CPU name, GPU name, memory capacity, and memory available. It's useful for both developers and standard users wanting to understand the specifications of their computers. A highlight feature allows developers to send this hardware information to their servers, beneficial for web application development and performance optimization tasks.
Extension stats
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 26.60K
Email: sk*****@gmail.com
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# 36,127
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Extension summary
This extension is primary for developers of internet applications, but it is useful also for every user who wants to know, what hardware his computer has.
Hardware informations are very simple - CPU name, GPU name, MEMORY CAPACITY and MEMORY AVAILABLE.
How to use? There is two ways to use this extension.
SHOW ONLY HW INFO - for users Install extension from chrome store and click on extension.
SEND HW INFO TO SERVER - for developers 2.1. Install extension from chrome store. 2.2. To your web page insert this iframe:
<iframe src="/hwinfo/{extension-id}" width="0" height="0" frameborder="0"></iframe> 2.3. On your server GET params is set: https://your_domain/hwinfo/{extension-id}/ ?cpu=Intel(R)%20Core(TM)%20i5-8600K%20CPU%20%40%203.60GHz& cap=24&a ava=17& gpu=ANGLE%20(Radeon%20RX%20570%20Series)
Extension safety
Risk impact
HW info requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
HW info has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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