Permission prompts deserve a deliberate decision

Use this browser extension permissions checklist to evaluate access requests, limit unnecessary scope and make safer installation decisions. These practical steps keep teams aligned, reduce rework and create a clear record of work and decisions.

Name the job

Identify the exact workflow the extension solves before deciding whether access is justified.

Check the publisher

Look for a known publisher, update history, support contact and privacy information.

Translate permissions

Ask what each request permits in practice, such as reading page content or accessing downloads.

Prefer narrow access

Choose site-specific, optional or on-click access when the browser supports it.

Compare access to function

Permission scope should match the feature the extension promises to provide.

Review data handling

Read how information is collected, stored, shared and deleted before enabling a tool for work.

Inspect updates

A new version can request additional permissions or change data practices, so review it before accepting.

Remove unused tools

Uninstall extensions that no longer serve a business purpose and revoke access no longer needed.

Keep an inventory

Record the tool, publisher, purpose, permissions, owner and next review date for team use.

Use a consistent checklist

A repeatable review makes approval decisions easier to explain and revisit.

Use Pactuno as the shared record

Pactuno brings project delivery, documents, milestones and client context together for teams that need a clear operational view.