Is Slid: AI-powered Video Note-taking App Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension requests a broad set of permissions that allow it to read and interact with web content across all sites. The combination of activeTab, scripting, and wide host access (http://*/*, https://*/*) means it can inject code into any page you visit. The cookies permission lets it read browser cookies, while storage allows it to save data locally. Notably, tabCapture and videoCapture grant the ability to record tab audio and video—including specific media streams like .m3u8 and .mp4—which is necessary for its video note-taking function but carries an elevated privacy risk.

For a general browser extension in the productivity category, this permission scope is unusually wide. A careful user should be aware that any extension with the ability to capture media and read all website content could potentially access sensitive information displayed on-screen or record from streaming services. The developer’s declared data collection includes personally identifiable information, web history, user activity, and website content, so it is prudent to review whether such collection aligns with your comfort level and the extension's stated purpose.

According to the fact sheet, the extension’s strongest dimension is Community Reputation (83%), reflecting positive user ratings and a solid rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 155 reviews. The weakest dimension is Permissions & Access (52%), highlighting the elevated risk associated with its extensive technical capabilities. The overall safety score of 60.84 out of 100 places it in a moderate grade, suggesting that while community feedback is favorable, the permissions model warrants caution.