Last updated: March 2025
Local Element Scout is a Chrome extension designed for developers who are building and debugging interfaces on localhost. We respect your privacy and keep the extension fully self-contained. This document explains what the extension does and how data is handled.
Local Element Scout does not collect, transmit, sell, or share personal information. The extension operates entirely on the client, and no data ever leaves your browser or device.
The extension uses chrome.storage.local to persist the
following settings on your device:
localhost,
127.0.0.1) you have approved for the overlay to run on.
These values remain on your machine and can be cleared at any time by removing the extension or using Chrome's extension data controls.
When you click the Path or Path+CSS buttons, Local Element Scout copies a JSON descriptor of the currently hovered element to your clipboard. The copy action only occurs in direct response to your click and the data remains solely on your clipboard for you to paste.
The extension runs on loopback domains (such as
http://localhost and http://127.0.0.1) to
highlight DOM elements in your local development environment. You can
manage allowed hosts through the in-extension settings dialog.
Local Element Scout does not load remote scripts, connect to external services, or inject third-party code. All logic ships directly within the extension package.
If you have questions about this privacy policy or the extension's data practices, please contact the developer via the Chrome Web Store listing.