An extension for displaying SOPs and checklists to help users follow procedures

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Version
3.0.3
Update
March 2, 2025
Size
993KiB
Developer
sopbox.io
Category
Users
0
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
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SOPbox Extension

The Official extension for SOPbox that lets you write, manage, and use SOPs and Checklists on any website, anywhere.

OVERVIEW:
SOPbox displays SOPs and Checklists in a sidebar that is available on any website. Users can write their own SOPs using SOPbox AI in about a minute. Checklists allow for reporting and notifications on overdue tasks.

DESCRIPTION:
SOPbox™ enables users of any website to create Standard Operating Procedures that can be displayed in a side-bar that is available on any website. These step-by-step instructions can include links, formatted text, and images to help users to quickly learn how to perform their jobs.

In addition to SOPs, SOPBox can display recurring Checklists that can be set to different priorities. This makes it easy stay on top of the most urgent tasks and users will like the ability to link SOPs to specific tasks in the Checklists.

The paid versions of SOPbox include the ability to assign Checklists to Users and Roles as well as run reports on overdue tasks.

FEATURES:
1) Works Everywhere: You can browse the SOPs on any website you visit, which lets you work seamlessly. No need to switch between tabs to read instructions.
2) Access all SOPs: You can use the 'Search' function inside the SOPbox to find any SOP that you need.
3) Checklists: Create one-time or recurring checklists for users. Then create reports to make sure that tasks are getting completed on time.
4) SOPbox AI: With our integration to Open AI's ChatGPT-4, you can get a first draft of any SOP in about one minute based on just the SOP title. Edit as necessary and save!

SETTING UP THE SOPbox:
1) Click the 'Add to Chrome' button on the top-right of this webpage.
2) Click 'Add Extension' once you see the Chrome pop-up.
3) Open your SOPbox website (e.g. yourcompany.SOPbox.io) and log in.
4) Click on the teal side-bar and press 'Load SOPs'.
5) Now you're ready to use the SOPbox on any website you visit!

IMPORTANT:
SOPbox requires an account on SOPbox.io. There are multiple plans:
- SOPbox SOLO is free forever but is limited to one user and 20 SOPbox AI requests.
- SOPbox PRO is a priced per user per month and includes unlimited SOPbox AI requests.
- Go to SOPbox.io for more details

Version History:
- 3.0.3
- Removed ActiveTab
- 3.0.1
- Fixed clickable region on sidebar
- Cosmetic changes to footer
- 3.0.0
- This is the latest (beta) version of the extension that includes the new Quasar changes
- Text changes to update references from Parsimony to SOPbox.io
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install SOPbox extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install SOPbox 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 SOPbox extension file

Select and download the SOPbox 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 SOPbox 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 SOPbox 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 SOPbox 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 SOPbox extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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