The extension comes from csstools.org, which appears to be a legitimate CSS-focused development resource. The 4.7-star rating, while based on only 3 reviews, suggests positive user experience. The extension's purpose aligns well with its name and likely functionality of viewing CSS on web pages. The modest user base of 1,000 users indicates it's not widely adopted but serves a specific developer audience.
The activeTab permission is appropriate for a CSS viewing tool that needs to access page content when activated. However, the lack of detailed description makes it difficult to fully assess what specific CSS viewing capabilities are provided. The limited number of ratings (only 3) makes the 4.7-star rating less reliable as a trust indicator. Version 1.0 suggests this is a relatively new extension without an established track record.
This extension appears safe for general use given its minimal permissions and legitimate purpose. The activeTab permission is reasonable for CSS inspection functionality. Consider reviewing the extension's actual behavior after installation to ensure it only displays CSS information as expected. If you're particularly security-conscious, you could test it in a separate Chrome profile first, though this level of caution isn't strictly necessary given the low risk assessment.
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{ "name": "View CSS", "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "version": "1.0", "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "A Chrome extension to view the CSS of any website.", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "scripting" ], "manifest_version": 3 }
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