Bufferio App - Clipboard Sharing Chrome extension security report

Bufferio App - Clipboard Sharing Seamlessly transfer text, images, and files between all your devices directly from Chrome. Bufferio is a powerful cross-platform clipboard sharing service that lets you instantly share content between your devices using Web and Chrome Extension. Whether you want to send a link from your laptop to your phone, share an image with a colleague, or transfer files between devices, Bufferio makes it effortless. KEY FEATURES Send to Your Devices Instantly share content to any of your registered devices. Just select a device, type your message or attach files, and send. Your content appears on the target device within seconds. Send to Anyone with a 6-Digit Code Don't have the recipient's device registered? No problem! Generate a unique 6-digit code that allows anyone to receive your content. Perfect for sharing with colleagues, friends, or family members who don't have Bufferio installed. Context Menu Integration Right-click any text or image on any webpage to send it instantly. No need to copy, paste, or switch tabs. Just right-click and send - it's that simple. Multiple Content Types Text: Share any text content, links, code snippets, or notes Images: Send images from web pages or your clipboard Files: Transfer files up to 100MB in size Real-Time Notifications Get desktop notifications when new messages arrive, so you never miss important content. Background Sync Messages are automatically synchronized every 10 seconds, ensuring you receive content even when the extension popup is closed. Secure Authentication Sign in securely with your Google account. Your data is encrypted and stored safely. HOW IT WORKS Getting Started 1. Install the Extension: Click "Add to Chrome" and the extension will be installed automatically. 2. Sign In: Click the extension icon in your Chrome toolbar and sign in with your Google account. 3. Start Sharing: Use the popup to send messages to your devices, right-click text or images on web pages to send instantly, or generate a 6-digit code to share with anyone. Sending Content Method 1: Using the Extension Popup 1. Click the Bufferio icon in your Chrome toolbar 2. Navigate to the "Messages" tab 3. Select a target device from the dropdown 4. Type your message or attach files 5. Click "Send Message" Method 2: Using Context Menu (Text) 1. Select any text on a webpage 2. Right-click on the selected text 3. Choose "Send to Buffer App" from the context menu 4. Select the target device from the popup 5. The text is sent instantly Method 3: Using Context Menu (Images) 1. Right-click any image on a webpage 2. Choose "Send image to Buffer App" from the context menu 3. Select the target device from the popup 4. The image is sent instantly Method 4: Send to Non-Registered Devices 1. Click the extension icon 2. Click "Send to not my device" 3. Enter your message or attach files 4. Click "Get Code" to generate a 6-digit code 5. Share the code with the recipient 6. They enter the code on bufferio.app to receive your content Receiving Content From Registered Devices: Messages appear automatically in the "Messages" tab. You'll receive a desktop notification when new content arrives. Click on any message to view, copy, or download it. Using a 6-Digit Code: 1. Visit bufferio.app on any device 2. Click "Receive by Code" 3. Enter the 6-digit code provided by the sender 4. Your content will appear instantly USE CASES Work & Productivity Share links and notes between your work computer and personal laptop. Send code snippets from documentation to your development machine. Transfer files between devices without email or cloud storage. Share meeting notes or important information with colleagues using codes. Personal Use Send recipes from your computer to your tablet in the kitchen. Share shopping lists between devices. Transfer photos and images quickly. Share interesting articles or links with family members. Education Share study notes between devices. Send assignments and documents. Transfer research materials. Share educational content with classmates using codes. Development Share code snippets and configuration files. Transfer logs and debugging information. Send API responses and test data. Share terminal outputs between machines. PRIVACY & SECURITY Data Protection All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS. Authentication tokens are stored securely in Chrome's encrypted storage. No data is shared with third parties except your configured backend API. Google authentication is used only for sign-in purposes. Permissions Explained identity - Required for Google Sign-In authentication. We only request your email and profile information to identify you. storage - Used to store your authentication tokens and device ID locally on your computer. This data never leaves your device except for API authentication. contextMenus - Enables the right-click menu options to send text and images from web pages. notifications - Allows the extension to show desktop notifications when you receive new messages. activeTab - Required to access the currently active tab when you use the context menu to send selected text or images. downloads - Enables downloading files that you receive through the extension. clipboardWrite - Allows copying received content to your clipboard for easy pasting. host_permissions - Required to communicate with the Bufferio API server and Google authentication services. What We Don't Do We don't track your browsing history. We don't collect personal information beyond what's needed for authentication. We don't share your data with advertisers. We don't access websites you visit except when you explicitly use the context menu. DEVICE MANAGEMENT Viewing Your Devices Click the "Devices" tab in the extension popup to see all your registered devices. Current device (Chrome Extension) is marked with a badge. Other devices (Web, Android, etc.) are listed with their names. You can rename devices for easier identification. Managing Devices Rename: Click the edit icon next to any device to change its name. Delete: Remove devices you no longer use (this also deletes associated messages). Refresh: Update the device list to see newly registered devices. CROSS-PLATFORM SUPPORT Bufferio works across multiple platforms: Chrome Extension (this extension) Web App (bufferio.app) Android App (coming soon) iOS App (coming soon) All your devices are automatically synchronized, so you can send content from any device to any other device. TECHNICAL DETAILS System Requirements Google Chrome browser (latest version recommended) Internet connection Google account for authentication File Size Limits Maximum file size: 100MB per file Multiple files can be sent in a single message Images are automatically optimized for transfer Message Storage Messages are stored locally on your device using IndexedDB Messages are also stored on the server for synchronization You can delete messages individually or clear all messages Background Processing The extension runs a background service worker that checks for new messages every 10 seconds. This ensures you receive messages even when the popup is closed. Background sync continues as long as Chrome is running. TROUBLESHOOTING Can't Sign In Make sure you have an active internet connection. Check that pop-ups are not blocked for Google authentication. Try signing out and signing in again. Messages Not Appearing Check your internet connection. Make sure the target device is online and has Bufferio open. Try refreshing the device list. Check if notifications are enabled in Chrome settings. Context Menu Not Working Make sure the extension is enabled in chrome://extensions/. Try reloading the extension. Restart Chrome if the issue persists. Files Not Sending Check that file size is under 100MB. Ensure you have a stable internet connection. Try sending a smaller file first to test. Code Not Working Codes expire after a set time for security. Make sure you're entering the code correctly. Request a new code if the old one has expired. SUPPORT Getting Help Website: Visit https://bufferio.app for more information Email Support: support@bufferio.app Help Section: Click the "?" button in the extension for in-app help Reporting Issues If you encounter any problems or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at support@bufferio.app. We're constantly working to improve Bufferio and appreciate your feedback. UPDATES & CHANGELOG We regularly update Bufferio with new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes. The extension will automatically update when new versions are available. Current Version: 1.0.0 Recent Updates: Initial release with full cross-device sharing functionality Context menu integration for text and images 6-digit code sharing for non-registered devices Real-time notifications and background sync Secure Google authentication WHY CHOOSE BUFFERIO? Simplicity No complicated setup or configuration. Just install, sign in, and start sharing. Speed Content is delivered in seconds, not minutes. No waiting for uploads or downloads. Security Your data is encrypted and secure. We use industry-standard authentication and encryption. Flexibility Share with registered devices or use codes for one-time sharing. Works the way you need it. Reliability Background sync ensures you never miss a message, even when the extension is closed. Free to Use Bufferio is completely free to use. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no limits on the number of devices. PERFECT FOR Professionals who work across multiple devices Students who need to share notes and materials Developers who transfer code and files Anyone who wants seamless content sharing Teams that need quick file and information sharing People who want an alternative to email or cloud storage for quick transfers NOTES Bufferio requires an internet connection to function All devices must be signed in with the same Google account Messages are stored both locally and on the server for synchronization The extension works best with a stable internet connection Large files may take longer to transfer depending on your connection speed Start sharing content seamlessly across all your devices today! Install Bufferio now and experience the convenience of instant cross-device content sharing. For more information, visit https://bufferio.app Support: support@bufferio.app