CRXcavator Gatherer is a helpful Chrome Extension developed by Duo Security. It is designed to enhance the functionality of CRXcavator by gathering Chrome Extension usage statistics. This extension can be deployed to an organization to collect data on the extensions being used by its users.

By having access to extension usage data, administrators can effectively manage the risks associated with Chrome Extensions. With this information, they can identify the most commonly used extensions within their domain and prioritize their efforts accordingly. Additionally, administrators can also identify extensions that are only being used by a few users. This is crucial as extensions with limited usage may not have a valid business case and can be considered for removal from the whitelist.

CRXcavator Gatherer is implemented as a Chrome Extension for its universal compatibility and ease of data collection. Unlike other tools that can only collect data on specific platforms, such as chef, jamf, and osquery, this extension can run on all platforms, including Chromebooks. It requires minimal access to collect the necessary data.

Alternatively, if you already have Chrome Extension usage data on your fleet and prefer not to use the CRXcavator Gatherer Chrome Extension, you can utilize the exposed API to integrate your existing data with CRXcavator.

With CRXcavator Gatherer, organizations can gain valuable insights into their Chrome Extension usage and effectively manage the associated risks.