Detect Protovis
PluginView detects Protovis, a JavaScript graphics, by evaluating script sources, javascript globals on publicly reachable pages. Illustrative public indicators associated with Protovis include protovis.*.js, protovis. Full fingerprint rules remain proprietary; this page summarizes the signal classes and example indicators used for identification.
Detection looks at script sources, javascript globals across 2 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
Websites using Protovis
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Protovis. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
- JavaScript globals
Example public indicators for Protovis
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Protovis. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- protovis.*.js
- protovis
What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Protovis signature (2 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Protovis, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Protovis is still in place today.
How to check a site for Protovis
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Protovis signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, javascript globals) and scores them against the Protovis signature set (2 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Protovis on the results page.
FAQ: detecting Protovis
- Can PluginView detect Protovis without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Protovis — typically script sources, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Protovis?
- Protovis is classified under JavaScript graphics in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Protovis?
- 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 Protovis?
- Illustrative public indicators for Protovis include protovis.*.js; protovis. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
