SAML-tracer

A tool for viewing SAML and WS-Federation messages sent through the browser during single sign-on and single logout.

SAML-tracer Firefox Add-on

SAML-tracer is a powerful add-on designed for developers and IT professionals to monitor and debug SAML and WS-Federation messages in real-time. By installing SAML-tracer, users can conveniently view detailed information about SAML assertions and WS-Federation messages that are transmitted through their browser during single sign-on (SSO) and single logout (SLO) processes. This tool simplifies the troubleshooting of authentication flows, allowing for a seamless integration experience and ensuring the security protocols are correctly implemented.

Key Features:

  • Real-time monitoring of SAML and WS-Federation messages.
  • User-friendly interface for easy navigation of messages.
  • Ideal for debugging single sign-on and logout processes.

Enhance your SSO experience with SAML-tracer today!

Manifest V3
Daily users:
23,101+ -1,087
Rating:
4.27
(55)
Version:
1.8 (Last updated: 2024-08-22)
Version code:
5794270
Creation date:
2011-06-20
Permissions:
  • webRequest
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size:
105.23K
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
13 hours ago

Other platforms

SAML-tracer (v1.8.0)
400,000+ 4.42 (31)

User reviews

Pros
  • Extremely simple and easy to use
  • Provides detailed tracing of SAML requests and responses
  • Fast performance with quick logs
  • Indispensable for troubleshooting SAML integrations
  • Works well for tracking WS-FED authentication
Cons
  • Add-on no longer works in private browsing windows
  • Occasional issues with installation and use
  • Some users experienced problems with website compatibility
Most mentioned
  • Easy to install and use
  • Detailed tracing of SAML
  • Essential for SAML troubleshooting
  • Fast and efficient performance
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews


Folks, let me tell you, the SAML-tracer plugin for Firefox is tremendous. It’s really, really incredible. I've used a lot of plugins—a lot—but this one, folks, it's something special. It's like nothing else out there. Believe me, no one thought they needed a better way to trace SAML (that's Security Assertion Markup Language, folks—it's very technical, very complicated stuff) until now. But once you try SAML-tracer, you’ll wonder how you ever did without it. First off, it’s so simple and easy. Just plug it into Firefox and bam! It’s like a spotlight shining on all the hidden SAML requests. The level of detail you get—fantastic! You can actually see the requests, the responses, all the back-and-forth, and it does it so quickly. Speed like you wouldn’t believe. I’m telling you, I looked at the logs and thought, “Is this plugin working for me personally?” That’s how good it is. If you’re serious about SSO (Single Sign-On, for those who might not know), if you're in the game of securing things, or if you're just tired of being left in the dark when it comes to SAML, you need SAML-tracer. It’s a real winner, folks, and let me tell you—nobody else is going to make a plugin like this. Just the best, most beautiful plugin for anyone dealing with SAML.
by Peter Havekes, 2024-11-12
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Add-on safety

Risk impact
Moderate risk impact

SAML-tracer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Moderate risk likelihood

SAML-tracer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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