Search for Geocaching Trackables or a Geocache With An Easy To Use Extension

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Version
1.1.1
Update
March 7, 2014
Size
71.5KiB
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Users
515
Rating
4.8 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Deutsch
English
Français
Nederlands
Español
čeština
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Search For Geocaches or Trackables Extension

Found a trackable in a geocache? Grabbed one from an event? Know a Geocaches GC Code and want to log it? This extension will allow you to easily get to thats trackable's or geocache's page with the fewest number of clicks possible! To Search For a Trackable, Simply click on the extension, and then type in the tracking code or reference number (TB#####) then like magic, your on the trackables page. To Search For a Geocache, Just do the same thing, except set it to Geocache first. This extension can streamline the process of logging trackables and help reduce the stress of having to log trackables or a geocache in a timely manner.

This extension also has an exclusive feature that allows you to go to a trackables, or a geocaches page in as little as 2 clicks. Just highlight the GC Code or Tracking Number on your screen, and then right click and select \"Search For Geocaches or Trackables\" and then just select either GC Code, or TB Code, and your done!

Currently, only full extension translations are available in Spanish, Czech, German, Dutch, and Chinese. If you want to help translate the extension, just send me an email with the address listed below.



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Change Log
- Version 0.1
Initial Release
- Version 0.2
Removed Unnecessary code
- Version 0.3
Added Google Analytics
- Version 0.3.1
Fixed JavaScript Error
- Version 0.4.0
Title, and description now in German and French!
- Version 0.4.1
Title and description now available in Dutch and Spanish
- Version 0.5.0
Extension now includes FULL translations in Spanish, Czech, and German! Changes also include adjustments to background code and layout.
- Version 1.0.0
HUGE Update!! Extension now lets you search BOTH trackables and geocaches. The ContextMenu feature was added, and the popup is now in HTML5 :D! Chinese (simplified) translation is also available as a bonus.
- Version 1.1.0
The save button has been removed allowing easier change of search mode! Many other changes have occurred but mostly involve changes to the code structure.
- Version 1.1.1
Changed many thing code wise, like converting the background page to an event page speeding up your browsers performance.


This extension is now open source! Want to help translate? Want to add a new feature? The entire code is on github at https://github.com/blueal/Geocaching-Search-Extension Just create a branch, make your changes, and then generate a pull request to merge your changes when your finished and your changes will then be added in the next update.

Legal Stuff: This extension is not created by nor endorsed by Groundpseak or Geocaching.com in any way.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Search For Geocaches or Trackables extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Search For Geocaches or Trackables extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Search For Geocaches or Trackables 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 Search For Geocaches or Trackables Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Search For Geocaches or Trackables extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Search For Geocaches or Trackables extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Search For Geocaches or Trackables 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 Search For Geocaches or Trackables 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 Search For Geocaches or Trackables extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Search For Geocaches or Trackables 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 Search For Geocaches or Trackables extension file

Select and download the Search For Geocaches or Trackables 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 Search For Geocaches or Trackables 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 Search For Geocaches or Trackables 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 Search For Geocaches or Trackables 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 Search For Geocaches or Trackables extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Libor Junior (ID: 000000e74b995755) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/19/2013 easy and great :).

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Michael Rogalinski (ID: 000000c2e433847b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/03/2013 Love it, this ia a great extension for logging trackables. Easy to use. Every Geocacher needs this extension. WatchDOGSMike