Immersive Web Emulator

WebXR Emulator for Meta Quest devices

What is Immersive Web Emulator?

The 'Immersive Web Emulator' is a browser extension for Microsoft Edge, designed to help developers effectively build and test WebXR experiences for Meta Quest devices. Without needing a physical XR device, it allows developers to simulate different Meta Quest headsets, controllers, and hand gestures. Also, it lets you manipulate VR elements through its interactive 3D viewport and optimizes the development process with features like keyboard action mapping and input relay. The extension implements Chrome Extension Manifest V3 to ensure optimal security and performance on most Chromium-based desktop browsers.

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By: Meta Platforms, Inc.

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Users: 1,447

Version: 1.4.2 (Last updated: 2023-11-10)

Creation date: 2023-01-24

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
scripting

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 685.89K

URLs: Website

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 3362 ▲ 3

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#528 in Developer tools ▲

#40 in input keyword 6 ▲ 1

#81 in device keyword 21 ▲ 4

#86 in launch keyword 14 ▲ 8

#105 in blog keyword 2 ▲ 2

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Other platforms

Not available on Chrome

Not available on Firefox

Summary

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Develop WebXR experiences efficiently and effectively on Meta Quest with Immersive Web Emulator.

This browser extension provides a user-friendly interface and is capable of simulating all Meta Quest headsets, enabling developers to easily test and iterate their WebXR experiences without a physical XR device.

Key Features

Interactive 3D viewport to easily transform manipulation of the VR headset and the controllers
Simulate controller input, binary input (buttons), and analog input (trigger, grip, joysticks)
Simulate hand input, including built-in hand poses and pinch gesture control
Keyboard action mapping for added efficiency
Keyboard input relay

The extension is built on top of the WebExtensions API, and implements the newly introduced Chrome Extension Manifest V3, which means that it will operate with enhanced security and performance on most Chromium-based desktop browsers.

How to Use It

Safety

Risk impact

Immersive Web Emulator is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Immersive Web Emulator if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Immersive Web Emulator is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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