Provides a new dark theme for stackoverflow chat.

Latest Version

Version
0.1.5
Update
March 8, 2019
Size
6.61MiB
Developer
Category
Users
67
Rating
4.84615 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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SO Dark Chat + Extension

This is an ongoing development effort based on https://github.com/oliversalzburg/se-chat-dark-theme this adds some additional fixes and features (as well as a few modifications) to the existing stackoverflow chat interface.

All new features and repository!
User colours.
Code Highlighting.
Webm/Gifv oneboxing.
Code Editor.
And More!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "SO Dark Chat +", "description": "Provides a new dark theme for stackoverflow chat.", "version": "0.1.5", "manifest_version": 2, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["*://chat.stackoverflow.com/*", "*://chat.stackexchange.com/*", "*://chat.meta.stackexchange.com/*"], "js": ["script.js"], "css": ["css/style.css", "CodeMirror/css/codemirror.css", "CodeMirror/css/monokai.css"] }], "options_page": "options.html", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "icons": { "128": "img/icon_128.png" }, "permissions": ["storage"], "web_accessible_resources": ["js/*.js", "css/*.css", "images/*.svg", "CodeMirror/*", "CodeMirror/*/*"]}
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How to download and manually install SO Dark Chat + extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download SO Dark Chat + extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a SO Dark Chat + 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 SO Dark Chat + Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install SO Dark Chat + 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 SO Dark Chat + extension file

Select and download the SO Dark Chat + 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 SO Dark Chat + 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 SO Dark Chat + 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 SO Dark Chat + 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 SO Dark Chat + extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Kevin Boudloche (ID: 000000d6225db0f9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/11/2016 not enough jquery

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Ben Fortune (ID: 000000e4dd939b4b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/10/2016 Dark > light.

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Erik Royall (ID: 0000005731ae33b8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/16/2015 I'd give it a 5/7 although not as good as rlemon's SO Dark Chat +.

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Pete Tandon (ID: 000000b117075788) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/16/2015 TY. Just TY damnit.

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Sam (ID: 00000017279e0022) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/13/2015 Awesome work! I can finally read chat without my eyeballs melting.