Prismic detector

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How can you detect if a website is using Prismic?

Detecting if a website is built using Prismic involves finding specific markers or characteristics in the website’s code and resources. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

  1. Open the Page Source: Right-click on the webpage and select “View Page Source” or press Ctrl+U (Windows) or Cmd+Option+U (Mac) to open the page source code.
  2. Look for Prismic-Specific Image URLs: Search for the base URL that indicates the use of Prismic: Use Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac) to open the search function and look for:
    • images.prismic.io: This URL is a common CDN used for images hosted on Prismic. Found in the `src` attribute of “ tags.
  3. Inspect the API Calls: Check if there are any JavaScript files making API calls to Prismic. Look for requests to URLs like:
    • https://your-repo-name.prismic.io/api/v2: This indicates that the page is communicating with Prismic’s API.
  4. Search for Prismic-Specific Scripts: Look for any JavaScript files that might reference Prismic functions. This can often indicate that the frontend is structured to work with Prismic as a content management system.
  5. Check for Specific Meta Tags: Sometimes websites using Prismic will embed metadata related to content fetched from it. Look for meta tags that may mention Prismic or its resources.
  6. Look for Prismic’s Templating Markup: In some cases, you might find help hints in the HTML comments or certain structural elements. Look for comments that might reference Prismic templates or components.
  7. Search for Document IDs: Prismic content will often contain unique document IDs within the page’s code. These may appear as embedded data attributes in HTML elements or as part of JSON scripts in the page.

By following these checkpoints, you should be able to determine if a website is utilizing Prismic as its content management system.

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