Detect Stimulus
A modest JavaScript framework for the HTML you already have.
Detection looks at javascript globals, html markup, inline scripts across 4 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using Stimulus
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Stimulus. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- JavaScript globals
- HTML markup
- Inline scripts
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Example public indicators for Stimulus
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Stimulus. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- Stimulus.Application
- stimulus_application
- <data-controller
- stimulus-bundle/controllers.js
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Stimulus signature (4 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Stimulus, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Stimulus is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Stimulus
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Stimulus signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (javascript globals, html markup, inline scripts) and scores them against the Stimulus signature set (4 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Stimulus on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Stimulus
- Can PluginView detect Stimulus without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Stimulus — typically javascript globals, html markup, inline scripts. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Stimulus?
- Stimulus is classified under JavaScript frameworks in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover Stimulus?
- This reference currently tracks 4 fingerprint rules across javascript globals, html markup, inline scripts. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses Stimulus?
- Illustrative public indicators for Stimulus include Stimulus.Application; stimulus_application; <data-controller. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
