2026 Audit: Mindko / College Tools (v3.0.5 · 3.17★) vs ExamGhost

Mindko's “Camouflage Mode” Is Just CSS Over 24 Injected Scripts.

Homework Solver by Mindko (mindko.com, formerly College Tools / collegetools.io) rebranded its name, but kept the same 3.17★ Chrome Web Store extension (211 reviews). While it advertises “Camouflage Mode,” its v3.0.5 manifest injects 24 JavaScript files (including jQuery 3.1.1) into every frame on the web and fires window.blur whenever you click its question button or open its Alt+Shift+2 SidePanel.

Verified Rating
3.17★ (211 Reviews) vs 4.9★ Verified Stealth
DOM Injection
24 JS Scripts + jQuery vs Closed Shadow DOM
Permissions Scope
cookies + 29 Bank Exclusions vs Zero Cookies
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Mindko v3.0.5 Manifest Audit
3.17★ (211 Ratings)
1. “Camouflage Mode” vs Host DOM Realityall_frames: true

Mindko's “Camouflage Mode” only changes popup CSS colors. Meanwhile, v3.0.5 injects 24 JS files (including jquery-3.1.1.min.js & answer-box-init.or414fgb.js), exposes content-styles.css to <all_urls>, and fires window.blur when opening side-panel.html.

2. Why 29 US Banks Are in exclude_matchescookies + <all_urls>

Because Mindko requests cookies, tabs, and <all_urls> and runs DOM scrapers on every page, the developer had to hardcode 29 banking domains (Chase, BofA, Wells Fargo, PayPal, Mercury) into exclude_matches.

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Zero jQuery injection, zero public web_accessible_resources, zero cookies permission, and an 8-layer Focus Shield inside a Closed Shadow DOM.

Interactive Breakdown

Why Rebranding College Tools to Mindko Didn't Fix Its 3 Biggest Flaws

Click any tab below to inspect Mindko v3.0.5's manifest.json architecture, permissions scope, and LemonSqueezy subscription costs.

Mindko v3.0.5 (College Tools) vs ExamGhost: 2026 Matrix

Every technical, DOM stealth, permission, and pricing difference side by side.

Feature / Technical MetricMindko v3.0.5 (College Tools)ExamGhost (2026 Stealth)
Verified Chrome Store Rating3.17★ across 211 reviews (claims 4.8★ on website)4.9★ Student-Verified Stealth Engine
DOM & Script ArchitectureInjects 24 JS scripts + jquery-3.1.1.min.js across all_framesIsolated Closed Shadow DOM v1 (0 host DOM mutations)
Stealth / “Camouflage” ModeCSS color restyling only; Alt+Shift+2 SidePanel leaks window.blur8-Layer Focus Shield blocks blur & visibilitychange
Web Accessible ResourcesExposes content-styles.css & animations/* to <all_urls>Zero public assets exposed to host page inspection
Browser Permissions ScopeRequests cookies + <all_urls> (29 bank exclusions)Minimal LMS scope • Zero cookies access
AI Reasoning EngineSingle-model cloud queue (~4.8s latency)3-Model Consensus (GPT-5.4 + Claude 4.6 + Gemini 3.1 Pro)
Free Trial & Pricing~$19.99/mo via LemonSqueezy ($239.88/yr)50 Free Solves • $19/mo • $99/yr ($8.25/mo) • $199 Lifetime

Technical Chrome Web Store Manifest & Script Audit (Mindko / College Tools v3.0.5)

Extension Name: Homework Solver by Mindko (formerly College Tools)
Chrome Web Store ID: iiikmhonbbmbdjfokdmmncdohjionkmf (Version 3.0.5, Package Size 3.27MiB, ~10,000 users, 3.17★ across 211 reviews)
Domains & Checkout Processor: mindko.com (formerly collegetools.io) • Billed via LemonSqueezy (~$19.99/mo) • Support: support@mindko.com
Injected Content Scripts (24 JS Files): Includes jquery-3.1.1.min.js, lottie.min.js, answer-box-init.or414fgb.js, modules/extensions/screenshot.8zldnknb.js, plus 16 LMS integration scripts across all_frames: true
Hotkeys, Resources & Exclusions: Alt+Shift+1 (Screenshot), Alt+Shift+2 (pages/standalone/side-panel.html) • Exposes content-styles.css & animations/* in web_accessible_resources • Hardcodes 29 US banking domains in exclude_matches
When Mindko Makes Sense

Use Mindko (College Tools) If...

  • You already have an active College Tools / Mindko mobile subscription for casual, unmonitored homework review.
  • You don't mind a sidepanel or injected DOM buttons on open-book practice assignments.
  • Avoid on timed Canvas or Blackboard exams: “Camouflage Mode” does not block window.blur or hide its 24 injected scripts.
When ExamGhost Wins

Switch to ExamGhost If...

  • You want true Closed Shadow DOM isolation and 8-layer Focus Shielding instead of cosmetic CSS color swaps.
  • You refuse to grant an extension cookies access across every website you visit.
  • You want 50 free solves upfront and 99.2% 3-model consensus accuracy for $8.25/mo ($99/yr) or $199 Lifetime.

Frequently Asked Questions: Mindko vs ExamGhost

Direct answers on Mindko v3.0.5 (formerly College Tools), Camouflage Mode, and Canvas SpeedGrader logs.

What is Mindko (formerly College Tools) and why does it have a 3.17★ Chrome Web Store rating?

Mindko (mindko.com, formerly collegetools.io) publishes 'Homework Solver by Mindko (formerly College Tools)' on the Chrome Web Store (ID: iiikmhonbbmbdjfokdmmncdohjionkmf, v3.0.5, 3.27MiB, 10,000 users). While its marketing website displays a 4.8★ badge, its verified Chrome Web Store rating is 3.17★ across 211 reviews due to recurring $19.99/mo LemonSqueezy subscription charges, broken LMS question buttons, and Canvas quiz detection.

Does Mindko's 'Camouflage Mode' actually hide the extension from Canvas SpeedGrader?

No. Mindko's 'Camouflage Mode' is purely visual CSS styling for its injected answer box. Under the hood, Mindko v3.0.5 injects 24 JavaScript files (including legacy jquery-3.1.1.min.js and lottie.min.js) plus content-styles.css across all_frames: true, exposes web_accessible_resources to <all_urls>, and fails to block window.blur when you click its in-page question button or open its Alt+Shift+2 AI SidePanel.

Why does Mindko v3.0.5 hardcode 29 US banks in its manifest exclude_matches?

Because Mindko requests broad 'cookies', 'tabs', and '<all_urls>' permissions and injects 24 scripts (including jQuery 3.1.1 and DOM text selectors) into every frame of every website you visit, the developer had to hardcode 29 banking domains (Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PayPal, Mercury, etc.) into exclude_matches to prevent the extension from interfering with financial portals.

How does Mindko's Alt+Shift+1 Screenshot tool compare to ExamGhost's Snap-It OCR?

Mindko's Alt+Shift+1 screenshot script (modules/extensions/screenshot.8zldnknb.js) injects selection elements directly into the host DOM and shifts focus to its sidepanel (pages/standalone/side-panel.html), logging a blur event in Canvas. ExamGhost's Snap-It (⌘+Shift+S) runs inside an isolated Closed Shadow DOM v1 sandbox with Focus Shield active, solving complex LaTeX math, organic chemistry structures, and economics graphs with zero blur flags.

How does Mindko pricing compare to ExamGhost in 2026?

Mindko charges recurring subscriptions via LemonSqueezy (~$19.99/month or $239.88/year, totaling $959.52 across a 4-year degree). ExamGhost gives every student 50 Free Solves ($0 trial, no credit card required), followed by transparent tiers: $19/mo Monthly, $99/yr Academic Year ($8.25/mo), or $199 One-Time Lifetime.
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