Tweet Sig: Simple Verification Add-on for Twitter
Tweet Sig is a free Chrome add-on developed by JRF. It falls under the category of Browsers and specifically the subcategory of Add-ons & Tools.
This add-on allows users to easily post data from the "#tweet-sig-in" element and automatically copy the posted URL to the "#tweet-sig-out" element or clipboard. The purpose of Tweet Sig is to provide a simple way to verify the authenticity of a certain site, using a message service like Twitter.
By displaying specific strings on the site, users can prove that the site belongs to the person they are communicating with. Additionally, by publishing the signature of transaction details on the site, third parties can verify if the deal was in line with the signature.
While Twitter allows users to protect their tweets, Tweet Sig proposes the idea of a third party, like a notary, always publishing a post and using it for verification. This add-on simplifies the process by providing a button on the toolbar.
Although the add-on assumes the presence of specific DOM elements ("#tweet-sig-in" and "#tweet-sig-out"), it offers an easily understandable solution by just installing the add-on and pressing a button.
Overall, Tweet Sig offers a convenient and straightforward method for simple verification using Twitter as a message service.
