SAML-tracer

Name: SAML-tracer
Rating: 4.419354838709677 (31 reviews)
Author: SimpleSAMLphp

A debugger for viewing SAML messages

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SAML-tracer is a powerful Chrome extension designed for developers and IT professionals to debug and analyze SAML and WS-Federation messages sent through the browser. It captures single sign-on (SSO) and single logout (SLO) messages transparently during authentication workflows, providing insightful visibility into the authentication exchanges. This tool simplifies troubleshooting and enhances understanding of federated identity processes by clearly displaying the raw XML messages exchanged in real time, making it an essential utility for handling SAML-based authentication flows.

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1.8.0 Last updated: 2024-08-18

Creation date:

2019-11-18

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Permissions:

webRequest

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

102.30K

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sa*****@googlegroups.com

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Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 787 ▲ 1

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#6746 in Developer Tools

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SAML-tracer (v1.8)

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User reviews

SAML-tracer is highly praised as an essential, easy-to-use tool for debugging SAML and SSO authentication, offering smooth decoding of complex payloads and reliable tracking of HTTP requests. It is especially valued by developers for diagnosing SAML problems. However, users frequently note problems with the export function and occasional UI issues like missing SAML buttons. A commonly requested feature is a raw XML view to preserve spacing when viewing decoded messages.

Pros

Extremely helpful for debugging and troubleshooting SAML authentication and SSO issues.
Easy to use and reliable for tracking HTTP requests and SAML messages.
Supports decoding complex encoded SAML payloads seamlessly, saving time and hassle.
Widely considered a must-have tool for developers working with SAML configurations.
Functions well across different browsers and handles some WS-FED authentication cases where other tools fail.

Cons

Issues with the export functionality, including inability to import exported files and exporting files that contain only 'null'.
SAML button interface not always visible; sometimes only HTTP is shown.
Lack of a 'raw decoded XML' view leading to whitespace differences in pretty-printed SAML messages.

Recent reviews

Super helpful, must have if you have to debug SAML authentication

Giulia Di Rienzo, 2024-12-02

SAML button is not showing now only HTTP is visible.

Harsh Garg, 2024-02-20

Working on Windows / Chrome Version 119.0.6045.124 (Official Build) (64-bit)

Martin, 2023-11-22

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Extension safety

Risk impact

SAML-tracer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

SAML-tracer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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