Is "Save Backup" on JetBrains Marketplace Safe to Install?

Ken · jetbrains · v3.0

This JetBrains IDE plugin saves a backup copy of your current open file every time you save the file.

Risk Assessment

Pending
0
out of 100
MINIMAL

0 security findings detected across all analyzers

JetBrains plugin analyzed via plugin.xml configuration and static code analysis

No Threats Detected

This extension passed all security checks

About This Extension

This JetBrains IDE plugin saves a backup copy of your current open file every time you save the file.

No Findings

All security checks passed

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

Save Backup is a jetbrains extension published by Ken. Version 3.0 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 0/100 (MINIMAL risk) based on 0 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents minimal security concerns. The automated analysis found very few or no issues, suggesting it is suitable for general use.

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

Save Backup is published by Ken on the jetbrains marketplace. The extension has approximately 5K users.

Recommendation

Based on the automated security analysis, this extension appears safe for general use. As with any extension, users should review the requested permissions before installation.

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