Chrome plugin for downloading videos from closed Facebook groups

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Version
0.1.1
Update
February 29, 2020
Size
380KiB
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Users
215
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Video Share Extension

Facebook closed groups don't let users download or share video content from them. It's sometimes annoying when you are browsing through meme Facebook groups, and you see a funny video that you would like to share with a friend... but you can't. Exactly that case pushed me to create the Video Share extension that lets you download or get a sharable link to any video in any closed Facebook group.

How to use it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4ZawItBJow

IMPORTANT!
After installing the extension, you should restart your browser or at least browser tab.

For your information:

1. Facebook video URL expires after a few hours, and you won't be able to watch the video from that link anymore. However, you can generate a new one and share it again.

2. The extension only supports downloading videos from closed Facebook groups right now. However, I might extend the functionality to support more cases in the future.

3. If you find any bug, let me know by creating an issue in my GitHub repo. I will be happy to help you :)
Link: https://github.com/mdrazyk/video_share/issues
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Video Share","description": "Chrome plugin for downloading videos from closed Facebook groups","version": "0.1.1","manifest_version": 2,"browser_action": {"default_popup": "index.html"},"icons": {"16": "favicon-16x16.png","48": "favicon-48x48.png","128": "favicon-120x120.png"},"permissions": ["activeTab","storage"],"content_scripts": [{"matches": [""],"js": ["content-script.js"]}]}
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How to download and manually install Video Share extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Video Share 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 Video Share extension file

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

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