Browser extension to allow swapping between hostnames quickly while preserving the rest of the URL

Latest Version

Version
2.0.0
Update
April 1, 2024
Size
314KiB
Developer
adamnorwood.com
Category
Users
0
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
Storage
ActiveTab
See more

Domain Swapper Extension

Why would you want to do this? Developers often test specific pages or application paths and need to check things out quickly on an alternate environment (like jumping between a local dev environment and a QA or PROD system or a localhost proxy that's on a different port than production) — it’s way faster and less intrusive to your workflow if you don’t have to manually fiddle with the address in the browser location bar!
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"icons":{"16":"icon16.plasmo.6c567d50.png",
"32":"icon32.plasmo.76b92899.png",
"48":"icon48.plasmo.aced7582.png",
"64":"icon64.plasmo.8bb5e6e0.png",
"128":"icon128.plasmo.3c1ed2d2.png"},
"manifest_version":3,
"action":{"default_icon":{"16":"icon16.plasmo.6c567d50.png",
"32":"icon32.plasmo.76b92899.png",
"48":"icon48.plasmo.aced7582.png",
"64":"icon64.plasmo.8bb5e6e0.png",
"128":"icon128.plasmo.3c1ed2d2.png"},
"default_popup":"popup.html"},
"version":"2.0.0",
"author":"Adam Norwood ",
"name":"Domain Swapper",
"description":"Browser extension to allow swapping between hostnames quickly while preserving the rest of the URL ",
"background":{"service_worker":"static/background/index.js"},
"options_ui":{"page":"options.html",
"open_in_tab":true},
"permissions":["storage",
"activeTab"]}
Read more

How to download and manually install Domain Swapper extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Domain Swapper extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Domain Swapper 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 Domain Swapper extension file

Select and download the Domain Swapper 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 Domain Swapper 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 Domain Swapper 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 Domain Swapper 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 Domain Swapper extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

Similar Extensions

icon

Tiny Tags: instant query params Extension · Developer Tools 0 2 ★ 70.74KiB

icon

Redirect Extension · Productivity 0 2 ★ 190KiB

icon

Bookmark Sync Extension · Productivity 0 0 ★ 19.6KiB

icon

Keep Alive Pro Extension · Productivity 0 0 ★ 1017KiB

icon

Quick TinyURL Extension · Productivity 0 0 ★ 999KiB

icon

Bulk URL Opener | Open Multiple URLs Extension · Accessibility 0 0 ★ 1.1MiB

icon

The Switcher[Change Domains] Extension · Developer Tools 0 3 ★ 429KiB

icon

Copy URLs Extension · Productivity 0 1 ★ 14.67KiB

icon

Sitemap URLs Extractor Extension · Productivity 0 1 ★ 48.56KiB

icon

URL's Host Switcher Extension · Developer Tools 0 1 ★ 75.14KiB

icon

Bulk URL Opener Extension · Productivity 0 10 ★ 16.61KiB

icon

Bly.to URL Shortener Extension · Productivity 0 5 ★ 73.19KiB

icon

Bulk URL Opener Extension Extension · Productivity 0 98 ★ 53.75KiB

icon

URL Jumper Extension · Productivity 0 2 ★ 46.41KiB

icon

Open Multiple URLs Extension · Productivity 0 1 ★ 20.58KiB

icon

Iframe QuickLink - Open Iframe URLs in a New Tab Extension · Developer Tools 0 4 ★ 24.3KiB

icon

Github1s Quickswitch Extension · Developer Tools 0 1 ★ 9.12KiB

icon

Toggle Experiment Extension · Developer Tools 0 1 ★ 184KiB

icon

Auto Local: Reload Local Host Automatically Extension · Developer Tools 0 1 ★ 33.55KiB

icon

URL Editor Extension · Productivity 0 0 ★ 159KiB

icon

Search API Query String Parser Extension · Developer Tools 0 3 ★ 251KiB

icon

LinkMemo - Simplest 'Read Later' Extension · Productivity 0 8 ★ 15.53KiB

icon

once.to: World's Fastest Link Shortener Extension · Productivity 0 1 ★ 12.1KiB

icon

Title Morph Extension · Developer Tools 0 0 ★ 25.56KiB