Is "NodeBench" on Chrome Web Store Safe to Install?

[email protected] · chrome · v1.0.2

Learn n8n by doing, not by watching. NodeBench is like Duolingo for n8n - interactive, hands-on lessons that sit right next to your editor in a Chrome side panel. Each lesson walks you through building a complete workflow from scratch. The extension watches your n8n canvas in real time and validates each step as you build - if something's wrong, you get instant feedback on what to fix. What you get: - Step-by-step exercises alongside the n8n editor - Live validation that checks your workflow as you build - Paste-to-canvas: starter workflows appear in your editor with one click - Works with n8n cloud, self-hosted, and localhost instances - Free introductory lesson (30+ steps, ~30 minutes) - Additional lessons covering triggers, data handling, error management, and more Getting started: 1. Install the extension 2. Open your n8n instance in Chrome 3. Click the NodeBench icon to open the side panel 4. Enter your n8n instance URL and API key 5. Start your first lesson Your n8n API key and instance URL are stored locally on your device and never leave your browser. Workflow validation happens entirely in your browser. Free lesson included. Additional lessons available with a one-time purchase.

Risk Assessment

Analyzed
43.58
out of 100
MEDIUM

3 security findings detected across all analyzers

Chrome extension requesting 4 permissions

Severity Breakdown

0
Critical
0
High
3
Medium
0
Low
0
Info

Finding Categories

3
Network

Requested Permissions

4 permissions
identity

Access your identity and sign-in tokens

High
sidePanel
Low
storage
Low
https://*.node-bench.com/*
Low

About This Extension

Learn n8n by doing, not by watching. NodeBench is like Duolingo for n8n - interactive, hands-on lessons that sit right next to your editor in a Chrome side panel. Each lesson walks you through building a complete workflow from scratch. The extension watches your n8n canvas in real time and validates each step as you build - if something's wrong, you get instant feedback on what to fix. What you get: - Step-by-step exercises alongside the n8n editor - Live validation that checks your workflow as you build - Paste-to-canvas: starter workflows appear in your editor with one click - Works with n8n cloud, self-hosted, and localhost instances - Free introductory lesson (30+ steps, ~30 minutes) - Additional lessons covering triggers, data handling, error management, and more Getting started: 1. Install the extension 2. Open your n8n instance in Chrome 3. Click the NodeBench icon to open the side panel 4. Enter your n8n instance URL and API key 5. Start your first lesson Your n8n API key and instance URL are stored locally on your device and never leave your browser. Workflow validation happens entirely in your browser. Free lesson included. Additional lessons available with a one-time purchase.

Detailed Findings

3 total

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

NodeBench is a Chrome Web Store extension published by [email protected]. Version 1.0.2 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 43.58/100 (MEDIUM risk) based on 3 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents moderate security risk. Several findings were detected that may warrant attention. Users should carefully review the permissions and findings before installation.

Findings Breakdown

  • Medium: 3 finding(s)

What Was Analyzed

The security assessment covers multiple analysis categories:

  • Malware Detection: YARA rule matching against 2,400+ malware signatures
  • Secret Detection: Scanning for exposed API keys, tokens, and credentials
  • Static Analysis: Code-level security analysis for common vulnerability patterns
  • Network Analysis: Detection of suspicious network communications and endpoints
  • Obfuscation Detection: Identification of code obfuscation techniques

Developer Information

NodeBench is published by [email protected] on the Chrome Web Store marketplace. The extension has approximately 6 users.

Recommendation

Exercise caution with this extension. Review the detailed findings and ensure the requested permissions align with the extension's stated functionality before installation.

Frequently Asked Questions