SAML-tracer

Name: SAML-tracer
Rating: 4.2453 (53 reviews)
Author: Jaime Perez

By: Jaime Perez

A tool for viewing SAML and WS-Federation messages sent through the browser during single sign-on and single logout.

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Features & Capabilities

SAML-tracer is a powerful Chrome extension designed for developers and IT professionals to monitor and analyze SAML and WS-Federation messages exchanged in the browser. It facilitates debugging and troubleshooting during single sign-on (SSO) and single logout (SLO) by capturing SAML tokens and federation messages in real time. With a user-friendly interface, SAML-tracer helps ensure secure and seamless authentication workflows by making it easy to inspect the security assertions and federation tokens exchanged between identity providers and service providers.

This tool is essential for anyone working with federated identity protocols, providing detailed insights into the messages flowing through the browser during authentication events. Its integration within Chrome makes it readily accessible without the need for external network monitoring tools, enhancing productivity and security.

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Version:

1.9.2 Last updated: 2025-06-11

Version code:

5963505

Creation date:

2011-06-20

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Permissions:

webRequest

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

103.09KB

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Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-20

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# 483 ▼ 5

Other rankings

#40 in Web Development

#63 in Other extensions

#118 in Privacy & Security ▼ 1

#17 in travel keyword 34

#49 in message keyword 30

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SAML-tracer (v1.9.3)

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Developed by:

Jaime Perez

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/saml-tracer/

Permission Change History

2025-06-11: Version 1.9.1 → 1.9.2

Remove Permissions: downloads

2025-06-04: Version 1.9.0 → 1.9.1

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2024-08-22: Version 1.7.1 → 1.8

Add Host permissions: <all_urls>

Remove Permissions: webRequestBlocking <all_urls>

User Reviews

SAML-tracer is praised as an essential, user-friendly Firefox add-on that provides detailed, color-coded tracing of SAML and WS-Federation authentication flows. It facilitates troubleshooting and exporting traces for support, making it invaluable for IAM consultants and security professionals. Despite its functionality and reliability even where other tools fail, users report that it no longer works in private browsing windows and some experience problems downloading or installing it from the website.

Pros

Very useful for tracing SAML and WS-Federation authentication flows with detailed insight.
Color coding and exporting features help in diagnosing issues efficiently.
Easy to use and integrates well with Firefox for quick debugging.
Essential tool for IAM professionals and those dealing with SAML integrations.
Works reliably where other tools like BURP may interfere.

Cons

No longer works properly in private browsing mode, causing inconvenience for some users.
Some difficulty or issues reported related to downloading or installing the add-on from the website.

Recent reviews

Very useful tool to show what is going on "under the hood" during a SAML Web-SSO (or WS-Federation) authentication. Because many redirects are typically involved, it is very useful to have a tool that shows them all. The color coding helps to quickly focus on the relevant HTTP messages. You can also make an export of the trace to import later, or to send to e.g. support to help diagnose an issue.

by pm*****, 2025-05-14

by 敬念*****, 2025-03-30

by 远离*****, 2025-02-17

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Is SAML-tracer Safe?

Risk impact

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

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Risk likelihood

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SAML-tracer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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