Is Keyboard & Mouse for Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests the “storage”, “scripting”, and “alarms” permissions, plus host access to all pages on xbox.com and its subdomains. In practice, that means it can store settings locally, inject and run custom scripts on the Xbox Cloud Gaming website, and schedule background tasks. For a tool that adds keyboard and mouse support to the service, this access is fairly expected—it needs scripting to remap or simulate input controls on the game streaming pages.

Browser extensions that enhance cloud gaming sites can pose a risk if they over-collect data or interact with payment flows. In this category, users should be aware that the developer’s own privacy disclosure states the extension collects personally identifiable information and financial/payment information. While the publisher declares that data is not sold or used for unrelated purposes, collecting such sensitive data is unusual for a utility focused on input mapping. A careful user may want to review the privacy policy to understand why that collection is needed.

The strongest dimension in the fact sheet is Maintenance & Ownership, which received a perfect score and is supported by a recent update date (August 2026). This suggests the extension is actively maintained. The weakest dimension is Community Reputation, scoring only 56 out of 100, reflected in a 2.4-star store rating across 770 reviews. Prospective users should check recent feedback for any recurring performance or privacy concerns before installing.