Workbench Tools for Google Chrome™

Google Chrome™ extension for logging into Workbench from an active Salesforce session.
What is Workbench Tools for Google Chrome™?
Workbench Tools for Google Chrome™ is a handy extension designed for providing swift Salesforce Workbench login. It simplifies the user experience by reducing the login process to a simple single click. Please take note it is not the Workbench itself. For it to work, remember to set the base URL of the installed Workbench.

Extension stats

Users: 4,000+
Rating: 3.21 (14)
Version: 1.4.0 (Last updated: 2023-01-25)
Creation date: 2018-07-12
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • declarativeContent
  • notifications
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • https://*.salesforce.com/*
  • https://*.force.com/*
Size: 29.82K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Extension to log you into the Salesforce Workbench in one click from Google Chrome or Brave. This is NOT the Workbench itself.

For information on how to install the Workbench, please refer to the Github repository (which is now in maintenance only mode) https://github.com/forceworkbench/forceworkbench

Once you have installed the Workbench locally, for the extension to work, you have to set the base URL of the Workbench by clicking on "options" like shown on the Screenshot.

If you want to browse the source code, or log issues, or simply star the repository, please come here https://github.com/Krisa/Salesforce-Workbench

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well when workbench is deployed on localhost
  • User appreciation for the developer, Christophe
Cons
  • Doesn't work for many users
  • No icon in address bar
  • Doesn't support certain login methods
  • Issues with appearing in the toolbar
Most mentioned
  • This extension does the job as long as you have workbench deployed on localhost
  • Doesn't work
  • Can't get the extension to appear in the tool bar
Recent reviews
This extension does the job as long as you have workbench deployed on localhost. Thanks Christophe!
by Aleksander Pokolenko, 2022-05-30

Enabled and pinned the extension. Set up the base URL. Followed all the instructions. This doesn't work.
by Tim Bouscal, 2022-02-16

Couldn't get it to work.
by Hannes Ellerbrock, 2020-12-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Workbench Tools for Google Chrome™ requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Workbench Tools for Google Chrome™ has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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