Detect Adobe RoboHelp

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Adobe RoboHelp is a Help Authoring Tool (HAT) that allows you to create help systems, e-learning content and knowledge bases.

Detection looks at meta tags, script sources, javascript globals across 7 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.

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Websites using Adobe RoboHelp

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Signal classes

PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Adobe RoboHelp. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.

  • Meta tags
  • Script sources
  • JavaScript globals
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Example public indicators for Adobe RoboHelp

Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Adobe RoboHelp. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

  • generator: Adobe RoboHelp ?
  • whutilsverproxylangtopicmsgehlpdhtm.js
  • gbWhLang
  • gbWhMsg
  • gbWhProxy
  • gbWhUtil
  • gbWhVer
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What a detection means

Establishes
One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Adobe RoboHelp signature (7 rules) at the time of the scan.
Does not establish
A sitewide install of Adobe RoboHelp, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Adobe RoboHelp is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Adobe RoboHelp

  1. 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Adobe RoboHelp signals.
  2. 2. PluginView reads only public responses (meta tags, script sources, javascript globals) and scores them against the Adobe RoboHelp signature set (7 rules).
  3. 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Adobe RoboHelp on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Adobe RoboHelp

Can PluginView detect Adobe RoboHelp without logging in?
Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Adobe RoboHelp — typically meta tags, script sources, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
What category is Adobe RoboHelp?
Adobe RoboHelp is classified under Documentation in the PluginView directory.
How many fingerprint rules cover Adobe RoboHelp?
This reference currently tracks 7 fingerprint rules across meta tags, script sources, javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
What public signals suggest a site uses Adobe RoboHelp?
Illustrative public indicators for Adobe RoboHelp include generator: Adobe RoboHelp ?; whutilsverproxylangtopicmsgehlpdhtm.js; gbWhLang. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

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