The Browser Extensions: Safeguard Artificial Intelligence (AI) Search and Safeguard Gold Lookup

BeginnerFree5 modules · 14 lessons · ~2 min

About this course

A close look at Safeguard's two browser extensions and why they are separate tools: the Safeguard extension's side panel, which brings Griffin's reasoning over your own organisation's findings into any page you're viewing, and the Gold Open Source lookup extension, a free public reference for packages, vulnerabilities, models and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. You will learn what each one actually does, how Gold verification works, and how to choose, configure and roll out both across a team.

What you'll learn

Two Extensions, One Browser

Two Different Extensions, Two Different Jobs
Installing Both Extensions and What Each One Asks For
The Side Panel and the Popup: Where Everything Lives

Safeguard AI Search in the Side Panel

Griffin AI Search in the Side Panel: What It Actually Does
Working a Real Page: Asking Griffin About What You're Looking At
Where Side Panel Answers Come From, and Their Limits

The Gold Open Source Lookup Extension

The Gold Lookup Extension: Verified Packages, CVEs, Models and MCP Servers From Any Page
The Four Pillars of Trust: How Gold Verification Actually Works
Four Workflows: Looking Up a Package, a CVE, a Model and an MCP Server
Gold Registry Versus Gold Open Source: What the Extension Points To

01Two Extensions, One Browser3 lessons

Two Different Extensions, Two Different Jobs
Installing Both Extensions and What Each One Asks For
The Side Panel and the Popup: Where Everything Lives

02Safeguard AI Search in the Side Panel3 lessons

Common questions

How much does Safeguard Academy cost?

Nothing. Every course, exam, and certificate on the catalog is free — including retakes. All you need is a free Safeguard account.

What are the prerequisites?

None. The flagship course, Safeguard Certified Practitioner, is a beginner-level course — basic familiarity with how software is built helps, but every exam question is answerable from the lessons themselves.

Choosing, Configuring and Trusting

Choosing Between the Two Extensions, and Using Both
Permissions, Privacy and What Each Extension Sends Home

Team Rollout and What Comes Next

Rolling Out Both Extensions Across a Team, and Troubleshooting What Comes Up
Where to Go Next: Docs, Registry and Further Reading

Griffin AI Search in the Side Panel: What It Actually Does

Working a Real Page: Asking Griffin About What You're Looking At

Where Side Panel Answers Come From, and Their Limits

03The Gold Open Source Lookup Extension4 lessons

The Gold Lookup Extension: Verified Packages, CVEs, Models and MCP Servers From Any Page
The Four Pillars of Trust: How Gold Verification Actually Works
Four Workflows: Looking Up a Package, a CVE, a Model and an MCP Server
Gold Registry Versus Gold Open Source: What the Extension Points To

04Choosing, Configuring and Trusting2 lessons

Choosing Between the Two Extensions, and Using Both
Permissions, Privacy and What Each Extension Sends Home

05Team Rollout and What Comes Next2 lessons

Rolling Out Both Extensions Across a Team, and Troubleshooting What Comes Up
Where to Go Next: Docs, Registry and Further Reading2 min

What happens if I fail the exam?

You can retake it after a 24-hour cooldown, as many times as you need. Retakes are free, and each attempt draws a fresh random set of questions.

How long is a certificate valid?

The Safeguard Certified Practitioner credential is valid for 24 months from issue. The expiry date is printed on the certificate and shown live on its public verification page. Renewing means passing the current exam again.