Hacker News UX extension

Security at a glance

Some riskSafety score 83/1001 finding

Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

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Firefox listing ID: hacker-news-ux

Permissions (5)

  • Unlimited local storage
  • https://news.ycombinator.com/*
  • http://news.ycombinator.net/*

Frequently asked questions

Is Hacker News UX safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Hacker News UX at 83/100 (some risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Hacker News UX require?

Hacker News UX requests 5 permissions. The most significant: Unlimited local storage, https://news.ycombinator.com/*, http://news.ycombinator.net/*. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Hacker News UX?

Hacker News UX is published by HNUX. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.