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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the extension need access to all URLs?
StoraLens reads browser storage (localStorage, sessionStorage, IndexedDB) from the active tab using the scripting API. Chrome requires host permissions for every origin you might inspect, which is why <all_urls> is declared. No data is ever transmitted off your device.
The popup shows nothing or says 'No active tab found'. What do I do?
This can happen on Chrome's internal pages (chrome://, about:blank) or the Chrome Web Store itself, where extensions cannot inject scripts. Navigate to a regular web page and try again.
My IndexedDB entries are not showing up.
Some sites use non-standard IndexedDB configurations, or the database may be opened with a specific version that prevents enumeration. Also, indexedDB.databases() is not supported in all browsers — StoraLens requires a Chromium-based browser version 85+.
I accidentally deleted a storage entry. Can I recover it?
StoraLens does not keep backups of deleted entries. However, if you used the Export feature before deletion, you can re-import that JSON file to restore your data.
Does StoraLens work in Firefox?
A Firefox version is maintained as part of the same codebase but is distributed separately on the Firefox Add-ons site. The Chrome Web Store listing is for Chromium-based browsers only.
Is my data ever sent to a server?
No. All data read by the extension is displayed locally in the popup. The extension makes no network requests and has no backend.