A copybot viewer is a modified version of the Second Life viewer or Third-Party Viewer (TPV) code. Unlike standard viewers like Firestorm, copybot viewers include scripts or features that:

While the ability to clone items may seem appealing, using a copybot viewer like "Viewer 55" carries significant dangers for the user:

Linden Lab maintains a Policy on Third-Party Viewers to ensure software safety. Any viewer not listed in the official directory is considered uncertified and potentially harmful. Is copybotting okay? - General Discussion Forum

: Many copybot viewers are distributed through unofficial or "underground" channels. These files frequently contain malicious code designed to steal login credentials and personal information from the person using them.

: They allow a user to save or "export" items that are marked as "no-copy," "no-modify," or "no-transfer" by the original creator.