CRX aminer
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Version 0.4 View in Chrome Web Store

Last scanned: 18 days ago | force re-scan

Extension Details

Rating: 4.1 ★ (14 ratings)
Users: 1,000

Context-Aware Verdict

LOW
Overall Risk
Trust Factors:

The extension has a modest user base of 1,000 users with a decent rating of 4.1 stars from 14 reviews, indicating generally positive user experiences. The simple functionality of closing tabs to the left aligns well with its minimal permission requirements. The extension uses Manifest V3, which provides better security standards compared to older versions.

Concerns:

The contextMenus permission is appropriate for this extension's stated purpose, as it would logically need to add menu options for closing left tabs. However, the lack of developer information and missing last updated date raises some transparency concerns. The relatively small user base means less community vetting compared to more popular extensions.

The extension appears to be focused on a single, specific task which reduces the attack surface. The absence of host permissions, content scripts, and web accessible resources suggests it operates with minimal system access beyond the context menu functionality.

Recommendations:

This extension presents low risk for most users due to its limited permissions and straightforward functionality. Users can safely install it in their main Chrome profile. However, consider monitoring for updates since the last update date is not provided. If you're particularly security-conscious, you could verify the extension's behavior by checking what context menu items it adds after installation.

Findings

MEDIUM
Medium-Risk Permission: contextMenus
This extension has the contextMenus permission. Can add items to the context menu.