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How to view / audit a Chrome extension's source code?

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I am concerned that a chrome extension is providing users with different code than that in its open-source repo. The extension is MetaMask, a cryptocurrency wallet that was recently found to be injecting unique identifiers into every website a user visits, despite saying they weren't. I've now heard that MetaMask can also act as a DNS resolver, which is a lot of power for a deceitful app.

What's the best way for me to download this Chrome extension from the web store and compare it's hash to the build of the open-source code? Are there any existing Chrome extensions or websites where you can do this easier, i.e. compare the github repo directly to what's on the chrome web store?


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