Matlock

View the Open Source libraries that websites use with just one click!
What is Matlock?
"Matlock" is a Chrome extension designed to make learning about web technologies simpler. It explores the page you're visiting and detects the Open Source libraries it employs. Matlock not only allows you to see the technical aspects beneath the surface of the websites but also harnesses the power of Open Source to facilitate self-education and exploration in the field of web development.

Extension stats

Users: 596
Rating: 3.67 (3)
Version: 1.5.3 (Last updated: 2024-03-25)
Creation date: 2020-01-27
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • <all_urls>
Size: 1.21M

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

When you click the Matlock icon in your browser toolbar, we'll search the page you're on for different Open Source libraries (hosted on github.com) that are being used.

Our goal is to make it easier to learn how websites work, and educate yourself on the different Open Source technologies powering the websites you surf.

User reviews

Works fine, look fine. 😊👍
by Zsuzsanna Vári, 2020-07-27

Not works on chrome 77 Linux
by Jorge Flores, 2019-09-17

This is really great. Useful, and fun digging apart others' websites!
by rick conroy, 2019-01-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Matlock requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Matlock has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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