Debug games and apps written with PixiJS

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2.9.2
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November 27, 2024
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PixiJS Devtools Extension

Unofficial PixiJS chrome extension.

Features:
* Show the scene graph
* View and edit properties
* Double-click in the outliner to console.log a node
* Outline the active node in the viewport.
* The active node is available in the developer console as `$pixi`
* Right-click in the viewport to activate a node
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "PixiJS Devtools", "description": "Debug games and apps written with PixiJS", "version": "2.9.2", "devtools_page": "pixi-devtools.html", "action": { "default_popup": "pixi-popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "icon.png", "48": "icon.png" }}
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How to download and manually install PixiJS Devtools extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install PixiJS Devtools extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install PixiJS Devtools extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install PixiJS Devtools extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download PixiJS Devtools extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a PixiJS Devtools extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the PixiJS Devtools Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the PixiJS Devtools extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the PixiJS Devtools extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for PixiJS Devtools extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the PixiJS Devtools extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download PixiJS Devtools extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install PixiJS Devtools extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the PixiJS Devtools extension file

Select and download the PixiJS Devtools extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the PixiJS Devtools extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your PixiJS Devtools extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the PixiJS Devtools extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install PixiJS Devtools extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Hung Luong (ID: 00000022290bd270) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/23/2023 TOO GREAT! TOO USEFULL! Please remove some features to be a normal tool!

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Phong Tran (ID: 00000009684b28a3) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/23/2023 Great tool

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Vladyslav Yazykov (ID: 0000003d82d3f066) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/20/2023 Great extension, but please RETURN THE SEARCH TOOL. It's super usefull Edit: Thanks for returning it back! 5* <3

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ashok balaga (ID: 000000849a7c8a8e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/27/2023 It's not a user friendly , when we compare with older version. In Old version we are able right click on the element & able to select the element.We dnt have Reconnect option which is useful feature.

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Cyndi Foster (ID: 000000a380934e14) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/10/2023 PLEASE put the search function back in. My game has SO MANY files!