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Extensions Tab In Burp Suite

What is the extensions Tab?

This tab allows you to extend Burp Suite's functionality by adding custom extensions, either created by yourself or available from the BApp Store (Burp's application store). Extensions can be written in Java, Python, or Ruby, and they enable you to add new features or automate tasks within Burp Suite.

Key Features of the Extensions Tab:

1.BApp Store: This is where you can browse and install pre-built extensions. The BApp Store offers a variety of extensions that can enhance Burp Suite's capabilities, from additional scanning features to improved UI elements.

2. Installed Extensions: This section lists all the extensions you have currently installed. You can enable, disable, or uninstall them as needed.

3. Extension Details: When you select an extension, detailed information about it is displayed, including the author's name, version, and a description of its functionality.

4. Output: The Output tab is where any messages or logs generated by the extensions are displayed. This can be useful for debugging or monitoring the activity of an extension.

5. Errors: Any errors generated by the extensions are displayed in this tab. This helps in troubleshooting issues with your extensions.

6.APIs: Burp Suite provides APIs that you can use when creating your own extensions. These APIs allow you to interact with the different parts of Burp Suite, like intercepting traffic, scanning for vulnerabilities, and manipulating requests and responses.

7. Loading Extensions: You can load your own custom extensions by selecting the "Add" button and pointing to the extension file. Supported file formats include .jar (Java), .py (Python), and .rb (Ruby).

8. Extension Settings: Some extensions come with their own settings, which you can configure directly from the Extensions tab. These settings allow you to customize the behavior of the extension according to your needs.

Use Cases:

  • Automation: You can automate repetitive tasks, such as modifying HTTP requests, scanning specific endpoints, or extracting data from responses.

  • Customization: Create extensions that tailor Burp Suite to your specific workflow, adding features or integrating with other tools.

  • Enhanced Analysis: Extensions can add new scanning techniques, analysis tools, or reporting capabilities.

How to use the extensions tab :



  • In the burp suite, you find the extensions tab. it looks like that.


  • click on extensions and then click on Bapp store to install extensions.


  • for example, I install .net beautifier. for install click on that extension then click on install.


  • after the installation is done the extension looks like this.

  • in the installed tab you see the installed extensions from here you can also remove them.

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