A Chrome extension to preview code snippets and answers to code questions in Google search results.

Latest Version

Version
1.1
Update
May 23, 2023
Size
330KiB
Developer
Category
Users
52
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Scripting
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Code Preview Extension

Code Preview Snippets is a powerful developer tool that enhances your Google search experience by displaying code snippets directly on the search results page. With this extension, you can quickly preview code examples and answers to coding questions without having to visit individual websites.

Features:

- Seamless Integration: The extension seamlessly integrates with Google search, automatically detecting code snippets and relevant answers from popular programming websites.

- Instant Code Previews: Get a quick glance at code snippets and answers right within the search results, saving you time and effort.

- Syntax Highlighting: Code snippets are beautifully highlighted using Prism syntax highlighting, making it easy to distinguish different programming languages.
Copy to Clipboard: Copy code snippets to your clipboard with just one click, allowing you to easily use them in your own projects.

- Toggle Functionality: Enable or disable the extension with a simple toggle switch, giving you control over when to display code previews.

- Code Preview Snippets supports a wide range of programming websites, including Stack Overflow, GitHub, CodePen, and more. It intelligently extracts code snippets and answers, providing you with valuable coding resources at your fingertips.

Enhance your coding workflow with Code Preview Snippets and gain immediate access to code examples and answers without leaving the search results page. Install the extension now and take your programming productivity to new heights!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Code Preview extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Code Preview 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 Code Preview extension file

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

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