5.8
LaTeX Workshop
💻 VS Code ExtensionJames-Yu
Boost LaTeX typesetting efficiency with preview, compile, autocomplete, colorize, and more.
5,212,962 usersRating: 4.794612884521484/5v10.16.1Updated 2026-06-02T08:51:19.16Z
Medium Risk5.8/10
Scanned June 2, 2026
·Risk Flags
Developer identity is not verified by the platform
Shares data with external services: WebSocket connections
Policy concern: extension makes network requests but no privacy documentation found
6.0
Permissions
4.5
Developer
8.5
Data Privacy
2.0
Policy Match
Permissions (3)
Replaces file editors — handles file content directly
contributes:customEditors
Registers 46 commands — very large surface area
commands:extensive
WebSocket connections
dep:ws
Developer
NameJames-Yu
Verified PublisherUnverified
Known EntityNot recognized
Data Flows
WebSocket connections3rd party
Encryptedreal-time data
Privacy Policy Analysis
Policy Status
No policy found
Actual Data Collection
- real-time data
Policy Mismatches Found
- Extension makes network requests but no privacy documentation found
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