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