Boomerang Inspector Browser extension

Latest Version

Version
0.6.0
Update
January 12, 2021
Size
280KiB
Developer
Category
Users
164
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebNavigation
Storage
Cookies
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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Boomerang Inspector Extension

Provides a browser extension for quickly viewing information about the
Boomerang javascript library running on a page.

boomerang is a JavaScript library that measures the page load time experienced by real users, commonly called RUM (Real User Measurement). This extension allows to quickly view some of the critical information that users would generally find when looking at the Chrome DevTools.

The audience for this extension are generally any users who use the Chrome DevTools to understand the current version and other auxiliary information of the Boomerang library that's running on a given site.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Boomerang Inspector", "version": "0.6.0", "description": "Boomerang Inspector Browser extension", "author": "Nigel Heron", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/querymetrics/boomerang-inspector", "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": true }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Boomerang Inspector", "default_popup": "popup/popup.html", "default_icon": { "20": "icons/boomr-20x20-gray.png", "32": "icons/boomr-32x32-gray.png", "48": "icons/boomr-48x48-gray.png", "128": "icons/boomr-128x128-gray.png" } }, "icons": { "20": "icons/boomr-20x20.png", "32": "icons/boomr-32x32.png", "48": "icons/boomr-48x48.png", "128": "icons/boomr-128x128.png" }, "permissions": [ "webRequest", "webNavigation", "storage", "cookies", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "devtools_page": "devtools/devtools.html", "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html" }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Boomerang Inspector extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Boomerang Inspector 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 Boomerang Inspector extension file

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

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Sankalp Basavaraj (ID: 000000bb8c50c09a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/27/2021 Loved this !