Enhances browsing experience on University of Maryland's course catalog page (Schedule of Classes) by: 1. Displaying an average…

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Version
1.0
Update
January 19, 2021
Size
195KiB
Developer
Category
Users
336
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Https://api.planetterp.com/v1/*
Https://planetterp.com/professor/*
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UMDStats Extension

Enhances browsing experience on University of Maryland's course catalog page (Schedule of Classes) by:

1. Displaying an average rating of the professor underneath their name as well as a visual star rating
2. Creating a hyperlink on the reviews visual the extension creates, that links to the professor's PlanetTerp review page, where users can read the reviews of the professor
3. Similarly, the extension adds a hyperlink to the course name which links to the associated PlanetTerp course page, where users can see the distribution of GPA grades visually.
4. Including an average GPA of the course right under the course name


This extension works on any UMD course catalog (Schedule Of Classes) page that have visible course names and sections. On page load, this extension gathers all the course names and adds in the GPA of the course underneath the name. Professor ratings are only injected once a section becomes visible (i.e when the user clicks on 'Show Section' for a specific course). Once that happens, a hyperlink text of the rating will be added that the user can click on to directly jump to the PlanetTerp review page for that professor, as well as a simple star visual rating underneath. I would like to note that PlanetTerp's API, contains all course data and professor reviews. This is why we extract our information from there.


The motivation behind this is to allow students of UMD to make informed decisions when signing up for classes. With the use of PlanetTerp's API, this makes signing up for courses, much easier!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "UMDStats", "version": "1.0", "manifest_version": 2, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://app.testudo.umd.edu/soc/*"], "js": ["content.js"], "css": ["ratings.css"] } ], "permissions": [ "https://api.planetterp.com/v1/*", "https://planetterp.com/professor/*" ], "background": {"scripts": ["background.js"],"persistent": false } }
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How to download and manually install UMDStats extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install UMDStats 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 UMDStats extension file

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

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User reviews

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Jonathan Rosemond (ID: 000000bb8a2b6ea1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/30/2022 Best extension ever!

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Humza Mohammed (ID: 000000fb6dd4bd4a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/14/2022 So useful. Don't need to have a million tabs open anymore