Elm is a statically typed functional programming language created by Evan Czaplicki in 2012 for building web applications.

Detection looks at javascript globals across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.

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Websites using Elm

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Signal classes

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

  • JavaScript globals
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Example public indicators for Elm

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

  • Elm.Main.embed
  • Elm.Main.init
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What a detection means

Establishes
One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Elm signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
Does not establish
A sitewide install of Elm, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Elm is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Elm

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

Can PluginView detect Elm without logging in?
Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Elm — typically javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
What category is Elm?
Elm is classified under Programming languages, JavaScript frameworks in the PluginView directory.
How many fingerprint rules cover Elm?
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 Elm?
Illustrative public indicators for Elm include Elm.Main.embed; Elm.Main.init. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

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