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Description
API Scout Professional is a Chrome extension designed to detect, analyze, and document API calls in real-time. With an advanced multi-signal scoring system, this extension identifies API endpoints used by the websites you visit.
π― WHY INSTALL THIS EXTENSION?
As a developer, security researcher, or analyst, you often need to understand how a website communicates with its backend. API Scout Professional makes this process automated and easy.
β¨ KEY FEATURES:
β’ Real-time API Detection
Automatically detect API calls as they happen, without manual configuration
β’ Multi-Signal Scoring System
Advanced detection algorithm with 10+ signals for high accuracy
- Detect REST APIs
- GraphQL queries & mutations
- WebSocket connections
- RESTful services with versioning
β’ Export to Multiple Formats
- JSON: Complete data with all metadata
- CSV: Spreadsheet format for analysis
- HAR: HTTP Archive format for professional tools
β’ Privacy-Focused
- All data stored locally in your browser
- No external tracking or analytics
- Auto-redact sensitive data (tokens, passwords, API keys)
β’ Professional Interface
- Dark mode support
- Search and filter by method/category
- DevTools panel integration
- Desktop notifications for new APIs
π USE CASES:
π§ Developers
- Reverse engineer APIs from websites
- Learn API structure for integration
- Debug network issues
π Security Researchers
- Audit third-party API integrations
- Identify potential security issues
- Monitor data sent to servers
π Analysts
- Monitor API usage patterns
- Track third-party dependencies
- Generate reports
π Documentation
- Auto-generate API documentation
- Collect real-world API examples
- Build API collections
π― HOW IT WORKS:
1. Install the extension
2. Visit any website
3. API Scout automatically detects and categorizes API calls
4. View results in popup or DevTools panel
5. Export data for further analysis
π SECURITY & PRIVACY:
- 100% local storage (IndexedDB)
- Zero data sent to external servers
- Auto-redaction for sensitive data
- Open source (code can be audited)
π¨ USER EXPERIENCE:
- Intuitive and modern interface
- Automatic dark mode
- Powerful filter and search
- One-click export
- Customizable settings
API Scout Professional is an essential tool for anyone working with web APIs. Boost your productivity and understanding of web applications today!
Discover what others can't see. Discover Hidden APIs in Real-Time.
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Permissions (8)
Permissions
activeTabβΉ Can access the current tab when you click the extension downloadsβΉ Can manage and monitor downloads notificationsβΉ Can show desktop notifications scriptingβΉ Can inject scripts into web pages storageβΉ Can store data locally in your browser tabsβΉ Can see your open tabs and their URLs unlimitedStorage webRequestβΉ Can observe and analyze network traffic
Details
| Version | 2.1.0 |
| Updated | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Size | 56.83KiB |
| First Seen | Mar 22, 2026 |
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