Save to Cosense (formarly-Scrapbox)
Version 1.2.2 View in Chrome Web Store
Extension Details
Context-Aware Verdict
The extension has a perfect 5.0 rating, though this is based on only 3 reviews which limits reliability. With 684 users, it has a modest user base that suggests some level of community validation. The extension appears to be related to Cosense (formerly Scrapbox), which is a legitimate note-taking and knowledge management platform. The manifest version 3 compliance indicates the developer is keeping up with modern Chrome extension standards.
The combination of activeTab and storage permissions creates a moderate privacy risk, as the extension can access content from any webpage you visit when activated and store that data locally. While these permissions are reasonable for a "save to" functionality, there's potential for sensitive information from web pages to be captured and stored. The low number of reviews makes it difficult to assess real-world user experiences and potential issues. The missing developer information reduces transparency and accountability.
This extension appears legitimate for its stated purpose but exercise caution with sensitive content. Avoid using it on pages containing personal information, financial data, or confidential work materials. Monitor what data gets saved to ensure it aligns with your expectations. Consider the privacy implications of storing web content locally on your device. If you're particularly security-conscious, you could run this extension in a separate Chrome profile dedicated to research and note-taking activities.
Findings
Security Analysis Details
Required Permissions:
- activeTab
- storage
Embedded URLs (8 total):
| https://scrapbox.io/ | https://i.gyazo.com/991809bf5c665b0b280d9a2cd6ebbe6b.png | |
| https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/web-scrap-to-scrapbox/jcdhmhfihdilhhnjhflmanmoimfjpakh | https://github.com/embokoir/savetoscrapbox | |
| https://cosen.se/product | https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx | |
| https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300 | https://twitter.com/shogo_embokoir |
Raw Manifest
{ "name": "Save to Cosense (formarly-Scrapbox)", "icons": { "128": "icon.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Click to save this web page to your Cosense." }, "version": "1.2.2", "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "A quick tool for clipping webpages using Cosense.", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage" ], "options_page": "options.html", "manifest_version": 3 }
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