Preview a bootstrap site with a bootswatch theme.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
June 13, 2016
Size
445KiB
Developer
vincechan.me
Category
Users
56
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Bootswatch Theme Preview Extension

Bootswatch offers beautiful free themes for bootstrap. Thinking about using one of the bootswatch themes on your site? You can now easily preview it with this extension to check out how it looks before actually applying it to your site.

How To Use:
- Browse to the site you wish to preview with.
- Click on the extension icon on the top right. Select your your favorite theme and click on the \"Apply Theme\" button
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Bootswatch Theme Preview", "short_name": "BootswatchThemePreview", "description": "Preview a bootstrap site with a bootswatch theme.", "version": "1.0.1", "background": { "scripts": ["js/background.js"] }, "icons" : { "16" : "img/icon16.png", "48" : "img/icon48.png", "128": "img/icon128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Preview this page with a bootswatch theme.", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions" : [ "activeTab" ]}
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How to download and manually install Bootswatch Theme Preview extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Bootswatch Theme 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 Bootswatch Theme Preview extension file

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

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User reviews

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Jacob Horner (ID: 00000029787405d7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/25/2016 Worked as described. Thanks!