Reveal active or passed timeouts, intervals, and eval invocation call stacks. Observe events and properties of media elements
API Monitor Extension
Wrapped native functions:
- eval
- setTimeout/clearTimeout
- setInterval/clearInterval
- requestAnimationFrame/cancelAnimationFrame
- requestIdleCallback/cancelIdleCallback
- video/audio events&props
Motivation:
- To expedite issues discovery, here are some examples from experience:
* A ~10ms delay interval constantly consuming approximately 10% of CPU from a third-party library, solely to check if the page was resized.
* A bundled dependency library that utilizes the eval function, thereby preventing the removal of unsafe-eval from the Content Security Policy (CSP) header. It can be arguably intentional, but also may reveal a configuration issue when the package was bundled with webpack config's devtool: 'eval' in production mode.
* A substantial number of hidden video elements in the DOM that were consuming resources, unexpectedly limited to 100 medias per domain.
* An unattended interval that was unintentionally left running and contributed to a slowly growing memory.
- To explore the internals of a complex systems.
Source code: https://github.com/zendive/browser-api-monitor
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install API Monitor extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install API Monitor extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install API Monitor extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install API Monitor extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download API Monitor extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a API Monitor extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the API Monitor Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the API Monitor extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the API Monitor extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for API Monitor extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the API Monitor extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download API Monitor extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install API Monitor extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the API Monitor extension file
Select and download the API Monitor extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the API Monitor extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your API Monitor extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the API Monitor extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install API Monitor extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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