Can PluginView detect Starlight without logging in?

Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Starlight — typically meta tags, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.

What category is Starlight?

Starlight is classified under Documentation in the PluginView directory.

How many fingerprint rules cover Starlight?

This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across meta tags, javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.

What public signals suggest a site uses Starlight?

Illustrative public indicators for Starlight include generator: Starlight v; StarlightThemeProvider.updatePickers. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

Detect Starlight

Documentation

Starlight is a tool for creating documentation websites using Astro.

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

Websites using Starlight

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Signal classes

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

Meta tags
JavaScript globals

Example public indicators for Starlight

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

generator: Starlight v
StarlightThemeProvider.updatePickers

What a detection means

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

How to check a site for Starlight

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

FAQ: detecting Starlight

Can PluginView detect Starlight without logging in?: Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Starlight — typically meta tags, javascript globals. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
What category is Starlight?: Starlight is classified under Documentation in the PluginView directory.
How many fingerprint rules cover Starlight?: This reference currently tracks 2 fingerprint rules across meta tags, javascript globals. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
What public signals suggest a site uses Starlight?: Illustrative public indicators for Starlight include generator: Starlight v; StarlightThemeProvider.updatePickers. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.