Get directions by right-clicking highlighted text.

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Version
2
Update
May 12, 2014
Size
37.05KiB
Developer
Category
Users
317
Rating
4.875 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
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Get Directions Extension

Version 2.0
Updates: New icons, you can now get directions to the \"Home\" and \"Work\" values set in My places. You can add another custom address in the options of the extension.

Direction extension that will allow you to highlight addresses and subjects and bring up a context menu item directly linking to the Google Maps direction list

For tested behavior please enter your starting location in the options page of the extension
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Get Directions","description": "Get directions by right-clicking highlighted text.","version": "2","manifest_version": 2,"background": { "scripts": ["background.js"]},"icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" },"permissions": [ "contextMenus"],"options_page": "options.html"}
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How to download and manually install Get Directions extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Get Directions 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 Get Directions extension file

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

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User reviews

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Luc Chase (ID: 0000001fd34a9c2d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/17/2016 Very useful, quick and easy. Would be great if it gave journey time with just the right click (before opening Google maps). But this is one of my top five add-ons.

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(ID: ) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/25/2013 This is exactly what I need. I was actually about to create my own extension. Before that, I did a quick search and found this one. Great tool! You read minds.

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Robert Fischer (ID: 00000074ffb0f976) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/20/2012 Simple and easy to use! Makes getting directions from my place a breeze.

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Daniel White (ID: 000000c8ced3e0de) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/15/2012 Easy to use. Just highlight and I have directions. Saves me so much time.

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Brian Call (ID: 00000092f42bca72) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/06/2012 Quick, simple, and endlessly useful! I'd like to see the ability to have multiple pre-defined starting points in the next version.