# mDNS Discover

> Dynamically discover local servers and devices using Multicast DNS.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/mdns-discover](https://chrome-stats.com/d/mdns-discover)

## Overview

- **ID:** `mdns-discover`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Dale Smith
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 41
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.4
- **Last updated:** 2020-12-22
- **First published:** 2020-12-06
- **Size:** 14 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/mdns-discover/)

## Description

mDNS Discover is a Chrome extension that enables you to dynamically discover local servers and devices on your network using Multicast DNS (mDNS). The extension listens for mDNS service announcements and compiles them into an easy-to-access list via a browser action popup menu.

With mDNS Discover, you can quickly find HTTP servers (_http._tcp) and LXI instruments (_lxi._tcp) within your local network, streamlining network discovery and management. This tool is ideal for users who need efficient access to network services without manual configuration.

## Rankings

- #17,658 — Overall
- #24 — discover

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `nativeMessaging`
- `notifications`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Facilitates communication between extensions and native applications, usually low risk if managed correctly.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/mdns-discover)