College Tools changed its name to Mindko—but kept the same 3.17★ extension.
If you searched for College Tools (collegetools.io) and landed on Mindko, here is what happened: after accumulating a 3.17★ rating across 211 Chrome Web Store reviews over Canvas detection flags and recurring 3-day trial charges, College Tools rebranded its domain—while keeping the exact same extension ID (iiikmhonbbmbdjfokdmmncdohjionkmf) that injects 24 JavaScript files into every frame on the web.
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“Homework Solver by Mindko (formerly College Tools) · ID: iiikmhonbbmbdjfokdmmncdohjionkmf · 3.17 out of 5 (211 reviews).”
“Injects jquery-3.1.1.min.js, lottie.min.js, answer-box-init.or414fgb.js & content-styles.css across all_frames: true.”
“Requests cookies + <all_urls> permissions; hardcodes Chase, BofA, Wells Fargo, PayPal & 25 other banks to prevent script breakage.”
Why Rebranding to Mindko Didn't Fix College Tools' Code
Inspect the three technical flaws inside College Tools v3.0.5 that remain unchanged after its domain switch.
Changing box colors doesn't hide 24 content scripts from Canvas
College Tools gained popularity by marketing “Camouflage Mode”—claiming it made answers blend into your LMS page. In reality, its v3.0.5 manifest injects 24 separate JavaScript files (including jquery-3.1.1.min.js, lottie.min.js, and answer-box-init.or414fgb.js) plus content-styles.css across all_frames: true.
Worse, opening its Alt+Shift+2 AI SidePanel (pages/standalone/side-panel.html) or clicking its injected question buttons shifts window focus and logs window.blur in Canvas SpeedGrader.
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Why does a homework extension need a hardcoded list of 29 US banks?
Because College Tools v3.0.5 requests cookies, tabs, and <all_urls> permissions and runs its 24 scripts on every website you visit, it interfered with financial portals—forcing the developers to hardcode 29 banking domains (chase.com, bankofamerica.com, wellsfargo.com, paypal.com, mercury.com, etc.) into exclude_matches.
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3-day trial auto-conversions and recurring LemonSqueezy charges
While the College Tools / Mindko landing page advertises a 4.8★ rating badge, its actual Google Chrome Web Store listing sits at 3.17★ across 211 verified student reviews—dominated by complaints over its 3-day trial auto-converting into recurring $9.99–$19.99/month or $59.99+/year charges and broken Canvas New Quizzes buttons.
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College Tools “Camouflage Mode” vs ExamGhost in SpeedGrader
Why changing popup CSS colors in College Tools v3.0.5 still triggers Canvas SpeedGrader telemetry.
Head-to-Head Feature Comparison (2026)
Complete technical comparison between ExamGhost and College Tools / Mindko (v3.0.5).
| Feature / Capability | ExamGhost | College Tools (collegetools.io / Mindko) |
|---|---|---|
| Verified Chrome Web Store Rating | ✓ 4.9★ Verified Stealth Suite | ✗ 3.17★ (211 ratings · 10,000 users) |
| Stealth Architecture | ✓ Closed Shadow DOM + 1px Corner Dot | ✗ CSS “Camouflage Mode” + 24 injected JS files |
| Focus Shield (Window Blur Suppression) | ✓ 100% Intercepted (No SpeedGrader flags) | ✗ Alt+Shift+2 SidePanel fires window.blur |
| Browser Cookie & Banking Isolation | ✓ Zero Cookie Permissions Requested | ✗ Requests cookies + hardcodes 29 bank exclusions |
| Free Starter Allowance | ✓ 50 Free Solves ($0, No Card Needed) | ✗ 3-Day Trial (Requires credit card upfront) |
| Pricing & Lifetime Option | ✓ $19/mo · $99/yr ($8.25/mo) · $199 Lifetime | $9.99–$19.99/mo or $59.99+/yr (No Lifetime) |
Technical Chrome Web Store Manifest & Domain Audit (College Tools)
iiikmhonbbmbdjfokdmmncdohjionkmf · 3.27MiB)collegetools.io → redirects/rebranded to mindko.com (3.17★ · 211 reviews)all_frames: true including jquery-3.1.1.min.js & lottie.min.jscookies, tabs, sidePanel, <all_urls> · Excludes 29 US banking domains“I used College Tools freshman year before they changed their name to Mindko, and its Camouflage Mode still got me flagged on a Canvas quiz because opening the Alt+Shift+2 sidepanel logged a blur event. Plus they auto-billed my card $19.99 after the 3-day trial. ExamGhost gave me 50 free solves with no card required and true Shadow DOM stealth.”
Frequently Asked Questions: College Tools vs ExamGhost
What happened to College Tools (collegetools.io)?
College Tools (collegetools.io) officially rebranded to Mindko (mindko.com) after its Chrome extension (“Homework Solver by Mindko (formerly College Tools)”, ID iiikmhonbbmbdjfokdmmncdohjionkmf) accumulated a 3.17★ rating across 211 reviews due to Canvas detection complaints, broken in-page buttons, and recurring $19.99/mo LemonSqueezy charges. Despite the new name, the extension ID and v3.0.5 codebase remain identical.
Is College Tools' “Camouflage Mode” undetectable on Canvas?
No. “Camouflage Mode” only changes the visual CSS color scheme of its injected answer box. Under the hood, College Tools v3.0.5 injects 24 JavaScript files (including legacy jquery-3.1.1.min.js and lottie.min.js) across all_frames: true, exposes content-styles.css in web_accessible_resources, and fires window.blur whenever you open its Alt+Shift+2 SidePanel.
Why does the College Tools manifest exclude 29 US banking websites?
Because College Tools requests broad cookies, tabs, and <all_urls> permissions and injects 24 scripts into every webpage you visit, it interfered with online banking sessions—forcing the developer to hardcode 29 financial domains (Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PayPal, Capital One, Mercury, etc.) into its manifest.json exclude_matches array.
How does College Tools pricing compare to ExamGhost in 2026?
College Tools offers a 3-day trial that auto-converts into a recurring subscription (~$9.99–$19.99/month or $59.99+/year via LemonSqueezy) with no one-time lifetime pass. ExamGhost gives you 50 Free Solves upfront with zero credit card required, plus $19/mo Monthly, $99/yr Academic Year ($8.25/mo), or $199 Lifetime.
A new domain name doesn't hide 24 injected scripts.
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