Allow OSX users to view sites in a window smaller than 400px

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Version
0.0.0.2
Update
August 21, 2012
Size
4.68KiB
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Users
2,000+
Rating
3.65385 ★
Manifest Version
2
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OSX Resizer Extension

If you're on a Mac using Chrome and you want to view a web page at the same resolution as a smart phone (320px), this is the extension for you!

Chrome users on a Mac are unable to shrink the browser window below 400 pixels. This is a constraint on the chromed browser, but not for pop up windows. This extension simply opens the current tab in a pop up. Eight lines of code, no more, no less.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url":"http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "OSX Resizer", "manifest_version": 2, "version": "0.0.0.2", "description": "Allow OSX users to view sites in a window smaller than 400px", "permissions": [ "tabs" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": "mobile.png", "default_popup": "window.html" }}
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How to download and manually install OSX Resizer extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download OSX Resizer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install OSX Resizer 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 OSX Resizer extension file

Select and download the OSX Resizer 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 OSX Resizer 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 OSX Resizer 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 OSX Resizer 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 OSX Resizer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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PaiYun GS (ID: 0000004e92e07357) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 11/09/2023 this app doesnt work on windows 11. please provide assistance. thanks !

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callanyonefrompc (ID: 00000097969cf05e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/03/2023 I have some feature requests. I wish that you had a Github or an email address so we can contact you with bug reports and feature requests instead of having to submit a review. So one thing is when I open up a tab with the website that I want to resize, I then click the OSX Resizer extension to resize the website. This creates a popup window. But the website tab I opened is still there. It would be nice if we had the option to auto close it. Another thing that would be nice is if we could right-click on any website and select OSX Resizer option from context menu like that. Because of my limited space, I don't have the OSX Resizer extension pinned at the top of the browser. So I have to click the extensions button, and then scroll down, and then click it. It would save time if we could just right-click any page to resize it.

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JH K (ID: 00000024c99b25ee) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/04/2022 Great, one of the BEST extension ever.

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Adrian C. Black (ID: 000000fd1c6b6ee8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/02/2021 change the icon colour to white when in dark mode ... cant see it. otherwise, it does what it says

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Никитин Евгений (ID: 00000085c3dea2ae) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/31/2021 Best.