Pause other audio and video sources if audio is playing on active tab with automatic resume

Latest Version

Version
2.8.4
Update
February 1, 2024
Size
22.73KiB
Developer
ndevtk.github.io/writeups
Category
Users
177
Rating
4.57143 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Scripting
Idle
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AutoPause Extension

Browser extension to pause other audio and video sources if audio is playing on the active tab with automatic resume, fast forward and media controls.

Features:
- Automatic pause (per tab or new media)
- Optional automatic resume
- Global Fast forward
- ShadowDOM support
- Mark tab for automatic resume
- Custom media controls for play, pause, next, previous
- Shortcut to mark a tab as ignored
- Shortcut to rewind media in 30 second increments
- Pause media when muted and not visible
- Option to mute a tab when media is paused (Allows media switching without tab change using the unmute button)
- Ignore other tabs
- Mark window for autopause usage
- No permission mode :)

Code can be viewed at https://github.com/NDevTK/AutoPause under the MIT license.
Optional permissions are used so you can control what gets paused.

Security:
The extension may ask for access to websites that you add to its options page.
This is so the extension can receive media events like \"play\" \"pause\" and so it can control the media playbackRate it will also use the audible property of the tab which does not require any permission.

On websites that it has permission for where media elements are not added to the pages DOM the extension will insert a local script in the pages context to add it automatically.

Fingerprinting:
The use of this extension maybe detected by the website you use such as if the media gets paused on window.open

Firefox listing: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/autopause/
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "AutoPause", "version": "2.8.4", "description": "Pause other audio and video sources if audio is playing on active tab with automatic resume", "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "default-src 'none'; script-src 'self'; frame-ancestors 'none'; form-action 'none'; upgrade-insecure-requests; block-all-mixed-content" }, "cross_origin_embedder_policy": { "value": "require-corp" }, "cross_origin_opener_policy": { "value": "same-origin" }, "commands": { "gotoaudible": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+K", "mac": "Alt+K" }, "description": "Go to tab with audio" }, "disableresume": { "description": "Toggle auto resume" }, "toggleFastPlayback": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Q", "mac": "Alt+Q" }, "description": "Toggle fast playback" }, "Rewind": { "description": "Rewind" }, "pauseoninactive": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+I", "mac": "Alt+I" }, "description": "Toggle pause on inactive" }, "backgroundaudio": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+O", "mac": "Alt+O" }, "description": "Set tab to play when nothing else is" }, "togglePlayback": { "description": "Toggle media playback" }, "next": { "description": "Go to end of media" }, "previous": { "description": "Go to start of media" }, "ignoretab": { "description": "Ignore a tab" }, "previoustab": { "description": "Play media from previous tab" }, "autopausewindow": { "description": "Limit autopause usage to a window" } }, "permissions": [ "storage", "scripting", "idle" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "icons": {"48": "icon48.png"}, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "optional_host_permissions": [""], "manifest_version": 3}
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How to download and manually install AutoPause extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install AutoPause 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 AutoPause extension file

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

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