Detect Ace
Ace is an embeddable code editor written in JavaScript.
Detection looks at javascript globals across 3 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using Ace
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Ace. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- JavaScript globals
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Example public indicators for Ace
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Ace. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- ace.EditSession
- ace.Editor
- ace.version:
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Ace signature (3 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Ace, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Ace is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Ace
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Ace signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (javascript globals) and scores them against the Ace signature set (3 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Ace on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Ace
- Can PluginView detect Ace without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Ace — typically javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Ace?
- Ace is classified under Rich text editors in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Ace?
- This reference currently tracks 3 fingerprint rules across javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses Ace?
- Illustrative public indicators for Ace include ace.EditSession; ace.Editor; ace.version:. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
