Detect web applications, tools, and javascript libraries running on the websites you browse.
Web Application/Tool Sniffer Extension
An icon will appear in the address bar that indicates the detected frameworks. Version detection is available on some frameworks as well!
You can view the source code here:
https://github.com/jamesjnadeau/chromesniffer
I don't care to ever monetize this, or track what you're doing. Take a look at the code if you want :) I use this because I'm nosey, and thought I'd share my updates to the project.
This root project is not updated regularly, and I've pulled in some changes others have submitted, and a few of my own tweeks. These include:
-proper detection of twitter bootstrap
-jQuery Mobile Detection
-aws services from https://github.com/nqbao/chromesniffer/pull/65
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Web Application/Tool Sniffer extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Web Application/Tool Sniffer 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 Web Application/Tool Sniffer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Web Application/Tool Sniffer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Web Application/Tool Sniffer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Web Application/Tool Sniffer 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 Web Application/Tool Sniffer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Web Application/Tool Sniffer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Web Application/Tool Sniffer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Web Application/Tool Sniffer 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 Web Application/Tool Sniffer 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 Web Application/Tool Sniffer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Web Application/Tool Sniffer 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 Web Application/Tool Sniffer extension file
Select and download the Web Application/Tool Sniffer 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 Web Application/Tool Sniffer 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 Web Application/Tool Sniffer 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 Web Application/Tool Sniffer 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 Web Application/Tool Sniffer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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