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