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