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Chrome extension ID: gcabadpmgoapggkhhiccllcgcjpmjodf

A developer tool that allows users to inspect and download the source code of various browser extension formats (crx, nex, xpi). It provides an integrated viewer with syntax highlighting and the ability to export extensions as zip files.

Developer:Reforgeextensions Team
Version:1.0.1
Size:248KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web StoreOfficial website

Overview

Installs

370

Rating

★ 3.0

2 reviews

Languages

2 locales

Includes English, 中文（中国）

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Developer & Designer Tools

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Low review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The product is positioned as a technical utility for viewing the source code of browser extensions from Chrome, Firefox, and Opera without requiring installation. It emphasizes comprehensive analysis features such as code beautification, regex search, and file hashing.

Inferred product pattern

Niche developer utility for reverse-engineering browser extensions.

Review-backed pain points

One user describes the product as 'trash', though no specific technical failure was cited.

Observed feature gaps

No specific feature gaps identified from the listing or reviews.

Tags
Source ViewerExtension AnalysisDeveloper ToolCode Inspection
Target users

- Browser extension developers

- Security researchers

- Technical power users

Primary use cases

- Analyzing extension logic for learning

- Security auditing of browser add-ons

- Extracting source files from extension packages

Positive themes

- Basic functionality

Negative themes

- General dissatisfaction

Observed friction

- No pricing friction observed; no payment mentions in listing.

Evidence boundary: Analysis based on store listing details and two user reviews. Extremely limited review sample size (2 reviews) provides minimal insight into general user sentiment or reliability.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No support or account-related complaints observed.

Reliability

Conflicting signals with one review stating it works and another calling it 'trash'.

Privacy

No privacy or security complaints observed.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 2

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 2

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

- Official website

Store metadata

- Version: 1.0.1

- Size: 248KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

view chrome extension sourcecrx source viewerinspect extension codedownload crx as zip

Comparison

chrome extension source viewer vsbest crx viewer

Problem

how to see chrome extension codeview source of chrome extension without installing

Alternative

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Screenshots

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Links

Website: reforgeextensions.com

Privacy policy: https://reforgeextensions.com/privacy

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