View your data for easier developing.

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Version
2.3.1
Update
May 15, 2023
Size
445KiB
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Users
177
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Heads Up Extension

Heads Up is a tool for web developers to easily and visually see the data in your . This prevents time spent viewing the source code of the page you are testing.

Heads Up works with any site and web app. Supports local host and hot module reloading.

Heads Up currently supports:
- Inspecting page for application and search related metadata.
- Previewing cards for Facebook, LinkedIn, Slack, Twitter and WhatsApp.

Heads Up is open source. You can view the source code on Github at: https://github.com/voorhoede/heads-up.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Heads Up", "short_name": "Heads Up", "version": "2.3.1", "description": "View your data for easier developing.", "author": "De Voorhoede", "minimum_chrome_version": "90.0", "icons": { "36": "devtools/assets/icons/icon-36.png", "96": "devtools/assets/icons/icon-96.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "devtools/background.js", "type": "module" }, "devtools_page": "devtools/devtools.html", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["devtools/content.js"] } ], "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self';" }, "manifest_version": 3}
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How to download and manually install Heads Up extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Heads Up 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 Heads Up extension file

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

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User reviews

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Mathieu PREAU (ID: 000000b100eab7fe) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/20/2023 The best and most complete head extension checker by far.

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Roel Antonisse (ID: 000000ec2b67c457) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/15/2021 Super handige tool! Sterk overzicht van je beeldmerk en info op alle social media.