Chrome extension installation
The HookNexus Chrome extension brings webhook monitoring and forwarding controls into your browser, alongside the dashboard and CLI.
Install from the Chrome Web Store
- Open the HookNexus listing on the Chrome Web Store (search for “HookNexus” or use the link from hooknexus.com).
- Click Add to Chrome and confirm the installation.
- Pin the extension for quicker access to the popup (optional).
Sign in from the extension
- Click the HookNexus icon in the Chrome toolbar.
- Choose Sign in (or equivalent). You’ll use the same OAuth flow as the web app (GitHub / Google / email magic link, depending on what the product exposes in the popup).
- After a successful login, the popup shows your account state.
Permissions explained
Typical permissions for this kind of extension include:
| Permission | Why it’s needed |
|---|---|
| Storage | Saves session preferences and offline cache (e.g. IndexedDB for local request history). |
| Notifications | Optional desktop alerts when new webhooks arrive (if you enable them). |
| Host access (specific HookNexus API origins) | Talks securely to HookNexus APIs and WebSocket endpoints. |
Exact wording in Chrome reflects the manifest at publish time; review the store listing for the live list.
Initial setup
After installation:
- Sign in (see above).
- Open the dashboard or use the popup to pick an endpoint you want to monitor.
- Enable background monitoring or notifications in extension settings if you want activity without keeping a tab open.