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Canvas Assistant – Video Downloader, Transcriber & Summariz…, used by 5,000 people, is not yet reviewed by Extension Auditor. Its permissions mean it can read and change data on all websites and can observe network requests. It comes from a trusted publisher and was last updated in October 2026.

Canvas Assistant – Video Downloader, Transcriber & Summarizer

Canvas Assistant – Video Downloader, Transcriber & Summarizer Chrome extension security report

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Supported Languages

🇺🇸US English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
2.5.0.83
Size
21.03 MB
Rating
4.5/5
Reviews
29
Users
5,000
Type
Extension
Updated
Oct 26, 2026
Category
Tools
Price
Free
Featured
No
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
Yes
Download CRX
Chrome Web Store
Report Issue
This publisherTrack record
1extension
All still listed

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Trusted
Author
canvas-assistant.com
Privacy
Privacy Policy
Help
Help Center
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
No
Mailbox exists
Yes
Website
Visit
Extensions
1
Active
1
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Users
5,000

Email Change History

1 change
Jan 9, 2025
Domain changed

Screenshots & videos

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Install growth

Item
Type
Severity
Description
webRequest
Permission
Critical
This permission enables the extension to monitor and analyze all web requests made by the browser. Rated Critical because it can observe all network traffic including sensitive data, track browsing behavior, and gather authentication tokens.
declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Permission
Critical
This permission combines network request modification with host permissions. Rated Critical because it can modify requests for specific domains, potentially targeting sensitive websites with precise attack rules.
<all_urls>
Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
webNavigation
Permission
High
This permission enables monitoring of all browser navigation events and transitions. Rated High because it can track every page visit, navigation method, and browsing pattern, potentially exposing sensitive browsing behavior and user activities.
downloads
Permission
High
This permission controls file downloads and accesses download history. Rated High because it can download malicious files, access sensitive downloaded documents, and track user download patterns.
offscreen
Permission
High
This permission creates hidden browser documents with full DOM access. Rated High because it can run background operations invisibly, potentially executing malicious code without user awareness.
Contextual Risk Factors
Risk Factor
High
The following context increases the overall risk: • 25% increase: Unsafe code evaluation capabilities increase attack surface • 10% increase: About:blank access enables potential sandbox escape vectors
Broad Host Permissions
Risk Factor
High
This extension has broad host permissions allowing it to access many or all websites.
Broad Content Script Access
Risk Factor
High
This extension can inject scripts into any website.
Unsafe WebAssembly Execution
Risk Factor
High
This extension's CSP allows "wasm-unsafe-eval".
storage
Permission
Medium
This permission allows storing data locally in the browser. Rated Medium because it can persist sensitive user data, track user activities over time, and potentially store malicious payloads.
activeTab
Permission
Medium
This permission grants temporary access to the current tab. Rated Medium because it can access current page content when invoked, though limited to user-initiated actions.
tabs
Permission
Medium
This permission enables tab management and monitoring. Rated Medium because it can track open tabs, access tab metadata, and monitor user browsing patterns.
About:blank Access
Risk Factor
Medium
This extension can run content scripts in about:blank pages.

About this extension

Download, summarize, and transcribe videos from any website, including popular LMS: Canvas LMS, Blackboard, Moodle, and Panopto.

Read the publisher’s full description

The All-in-One Video Downloader, Summarizer, and Transcriber for the Modern Web Canvas makes it easy to download, convert, summarize, and transcribe videos from across the web. Whether you’re watching a tutorial, webinar, lecture, or online course, Canvas helps you capture, understand, and organize content — quickly and securely. Built for anyone who values learning, productivity, and knowledge — from professionals and researchers to everyday learners. Key Features: 🎥 Universal Video Downloading Download videos from a wide range of websites, including educational platforms like Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle. Keep your videos stored locally for offline viewing. 🧠 AI-Powered Summaries & Transcriptions Generate concise summaries and accurate transcriptions from any video or audio. Perfect for note-taking, review, or accessibility. 🔒 Private and Secure All processing happens locally on your device. Your downloads, transcriptions, and summaries remain private — never uploaded or shared externally. Why You’ll Love It: - Download and store videos for offline access - Review long content faster with AI summaries - Convert and search transcripts easily - Works across most websites and LMS platforms - Keeps your data completely private Perfect For: - Learners & Educators: Ideal for studying or teaching from Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle. - Professionals: Save and summarize webinars, training, and meetings. - Researchers: Transcribe and analyze academic or recorded materials. - Lifelong Learners: Capture and organize tutorials and online talks. Why It Stands Out: Canvas isn’t just a downloader — it’s a complete video productivity companion. By combining downloading, transcription, and AI-powered summarization, it helps anyone save time, learn faster, and stay organized across the web. What’s New (v2.2.0): - Added functionality to the popup and content interface - Added support for processing MP4 and HLS videos on any website - Improved performance and overall stability Download. Summarize. Transcribe. Learn more efficiently — with Canvas!

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Version
Size
Verdict
Findings
Permhash
2.5.0.83
Latest
21.03 MBNot scanned—
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2.5.0.82
21.03 MBNot scanned—
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2.5.0.81
21.03 MBNot scanned—
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2.5.0.80
21.03 MBNot scanned—
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2.5.0.79
21.03 MBNot scanned—
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2.5.0.78
21.02 MBNot scanned—
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2.5.0.64
21.00 MBNot scanned—
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2.5.0.17
20.86 MBNot scanned—
bc7583ce831592d6c88e73f031131b22c407247662dfcbbb019cef04c1cc1b77
2.5.0.12
20.86 MBNot scanned—
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2.5.0.0
20.85 MBNot scanned—
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