Comments Owl for Hacker News extension

Security at a glance

Low riskSafety score 97/1002 findings

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: hn-comments-owl

Permissions (3)

  • Add context menu items
  • Store local data
  • https://news.ycombinator.com/*

Frequently asked questions

Is Comments Owl for Hacker News safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Comments Owl for Hacker News at 97/100 (low risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Comments Owl for Hacker News require?

Comments Owl for Hacker News requests 3 permissions. The most significant: Add context menu items, Store local data, https://news.ycombinator.com/*. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Comments Owl for Hacker News?

Comments Owl for Hacker News is published by Jonny Buchanan. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.