postMessage Developer Tools

Provides a dev tools panel to view postMessages for the current page

postMessage Developer Tools - Chrome Extension

postMessage Developer Tools is a Chrome extension that offers a dedicated dev tools panel for viewing postMessages on the current page. This can significantly streamline the debugging process, eliminating the need for setting up console logs on message listeners. The tool enables developers to easily filter and view results. This Chrome extension is open source and contributions are welcome on its Github page.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 5.00
(4)
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2020-09-14)
Creation date: 2020-08-02
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 16.24K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 17,252 ▲ 4
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Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

Works! Unlike "postmessage debugger" extension
by Hennadii Madan, 2023-11-17
by marjani mohammad, 2025-01-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

postMessage Developer Tools requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of postMessage Developer Tools. Use it at your own risk.

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