Automatically record visits to PDF URLs

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Version
1.0
Update
February 12, 2024
Size
23.53KiB
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25
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Auto PDF Recorder Extension

Extension Name: PDF Auto Recorder

Description:
Easily record and manage your visited PDF URLs with PDF Auto Recorder. This lightweight Chrome extension automatically captures URLs of PDF files you open, providing a convenient way to keep track of your digital documents.

Key Features:
Automatic Recording: The extension seamlessly records PDF URLs as you access them.
Clean and Simple UI: A user-friendly interface allows you to view and manage your recorded PDFs effortlessly.
Title Extraction: PDF titles are extracted when available, enhancing the clarity of your records.

How to Use:
Simply install the extension from the Chrome Web Store.
Open any PDF file in your browser.
The extension will automatically record the PDF URL.

Benefits:
Effortless Organization: Keep a record of PDFs you've viewed without manual input.
Quick Access: Access your recorded PDFs with a single click.
Clean and Intuitive Design: A minimalistic design ensures a hassle-free experience.
Privacy and Security:
PDF Auto Recorder respects your privacy. It only captures PDF URLs and does not store any personal information.

Get Started:
Enhance your browsing experience and effortlessly manage your PDFs. Install PDF Auto Recorder today!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Auto PDF Recorder", "version": "1.0", "description": "Automatically record visits to PDF URLs", "permissions": ["webNavigation", "storage", "activeTab"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_popup": "./popup/popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "./images/icon-16.png", "48": "./images/icon-48.png", "128": "./images/icon-128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "./images/icon-16.png", "48": "./images/icon-48.png", "128": "./images/icon-128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["./scripts/content.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Auto PDF Recorder extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Auto PDF Recorder 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 Auto PDF Recorder extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Auto PDF Recorder extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Auto PDF Recorder extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Auto PDF Recorder 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 Auto PDF Recorder Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Auto PDF Recorder extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Auto PDF Recorder extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Auto PDF Recorder 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 Auto PDF Recorder 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 Auto PDF Recorder extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Auto PDF Recorder 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 Auto PDF Recorder extension file

Select and download the Auto PDF Recorder 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 Auto PDF Recorder 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 Auto PDF Recorder 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 Auto PDF Recorder 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 Auto PDF Recorder extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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