GIS Service Log — Phil Nagel

Instantly identify and access GIS web services used by any mapping application.

GIS Service Log is a powerful Microsoft Edge extension designed for GIS professionals, web developers, and anyone working with online maps. It automatically detects and catalogs geographic web services, making it easy to discover, analyze, and debug mapping applications.

✨ What It Does
Simply browse to any website with web maps, and GIS Service Log will automatically detect all GIS service requests in real-time. The extension icon turns green when services are found, and clicking it reveals a clean list of all detected services with direct links and copy-to-clipboard functionality.

🎯 Supported Service Types
• ArcGIS REST Services - MapServer, FeatureServer, GPServer, ImageServer, GeocodeServer, and more • WMS (Web Map Service) - OGC standard for map images • WMTS (Web Map Tile Service) - OGC standard for tiled maps • WFS (Web Feature Service) - OGC standard for vector features • XYZ Tiles - OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, and other slippy tile services

🚀 Key Features
Automatic Detection No configuration needed. Just browse and the extension does the rest.

Smart Visual Feedback The extension icon changes color when services are detected, so you know at a glance if a page uses GIS services.

Per-Tab Tracking Each browser tab maintains its own service list, perfect for comparing different mapping applications.

Developer-Friendly • One-click copy to clipboard • Direct links to service capabilities • Full URL tooltips on hover • Automatic cleanup on page navigation

Modern Interface • Automatic dark mode support • Accessible design (WCAG AA compliant) • Clean, professional appearance • Keyboard navigation friendly

💼 Who It's For
GIS Developers - Quickly identify service endpoints during development and debugging

Web Mapping Professionals - Analyze how mapping applications are built and which services they consume

Cartographers & Analysts - Discover data sources and service configurations used in web maps

Students & Educators - Learn about web mapping technologies by examining real-world examples

IT Administrators - Audit and monitor GIS service usage across your organization

📖 How to Use
Install the extension
Visit any website with web maps
Watch the extension icon - it turns green when GIS services are detected
Click the icon to see all detected services
Click any service link to view its capabilities, or use the Copy button
🔒 Privacy & Security
• No tracking - We don't collect any data • No external connections - All processing happens locally • Minimal permissions - Only what's needed to detect services • Open and transparent - Built with standard web technologies