AS2

AS2

Pauses / resumes JavaScript execution

What is AS2?
AS2 is an Edge add-on called 'AS2' that enables users to pause and resume JavaScript execution on web pages. It provides the ability to freeze a page's script execution by pressing the Pause or resume button.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 5 ▲ 1
Version: 3.9 (Last updated: 2021-09-22)
Creation date: 2021-09-22
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • debugger
Size: 4.45K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Allows you to pause script execution via the Pause and resume button.

Sometimes you need to pause javascript execution but you can't move your mouse or lose focus. This extension allows you to freeze the page by pressing Pause or resume.

Safety
Risk impact

AS2 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 AS2 if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

AS2 has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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