Run any external application with custom arguments from the browser toolbar or context menu to send links, text and more

Latest Version

Version
0.5.8
Update
November 20, 2024
Size
163KiB
Developer
Category
Users
5,000+
Rating
4.25581 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
ContextMenus
NativeMessaging
Downloads
Notifications
DeclarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Scripting
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External Application Launcher Extension

The \"External Application Launcher\" extension enables you to define a toolbar button or several context menu items to execute external executables right from your browser. It extracts arguments from the current web page and passes them as command-line arguments of your choice to the external application.

Use Cases:
- You can send the current page to another browser
- You can send selected text to a text editor
- You can open your external email client and send selected text to it
- You send download links to an external download manager!
- You can directly send image URLs to a photo editor of your choice
- You can browse links with specified patterns with an external application

Notes:
1. A minimal native client is required for this extension to execute native commands. The native client uses the official NodeJS executable.
2. The native client is only available for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.

Usage Preview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTOHWbX7dKU&feature=emb_title

Installtion Video tutorial:
Windows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18jAqTXBiZA
Linux and Mac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB4Bj_APg4g
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "0.5.8", "name": "External Application Launcher", "description": "Run any external application with custom arguments from the browser toolbar or context menu to send links, text and more", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage", "contextMenus", "nativeMessaging", "downloads", "notifications", "declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess", "scripting" ], "optional_permissions": [ "tabs" ], "optional_host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "homepage_url": "https://webextension.org/listing/external-application-button.html", "background": { "service_worker": "worker.js" }, "offline_enabled": true, "options_ui": { "page": "/data/options/index.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "action": {}, "icons": { "16": "/data/icons/16.png", "32": "/data/icons/32.png", "48": "/data/icons/48.png", "64": "/data/icons/64.png", "128": "/data/icons/128.png", "256": "/data/icons/256.png", "512": "/data/icons/512.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": ["/data/redirect/index.html"], "matches": ["*://*/*"] }], "commands": { "_execute_action": {}, "shortcut-1": { "description": "Custom Shortcut (1)" }, "shortcut-2": { "description": "Custom Shortcut (2)" }, "shortcut-3": { "description": "Custom Shortcut (3)" }, "shortcut-4": { "description": "Custom Shortcut (4)" }, "shortcut-5": { "description": "Custom Shortcut (5)" }, "shortcut-6": { "description": "Custom Shortcut (6)" }, "shortcut-7": { "description": "Custom Shortcut (7)" }, "shortcut-8": { "description": "Custom Shortcut (8)" }, "shortcut-9": { "description": "Custom Shortcut (9)" } }}
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How to download and manually install External Application Launcher extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download External Application Launcher extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install External Application Launcher 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 External Application Launcher extension file

Select and download the External Application Launcher 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 External Application Launcher 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 External Application Launcher 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 External Application Launcher 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 External Application Launcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Cena Bale (ID: 000000210eacf461) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/30/2023 Doesn't work download and open viewer on IrfanView, right mouse switch list Screenshot link here: https://prnt.sc/rAlTufzWgHLX https://prnt.sc/ICoYRIm2ljQ2 u https://prnt.sc/1Y8Du-0uVqPN https://prnt.sc/sa6YN7Rw8H2r u https://prnt.sc/YybHNAgaDqVq https://prnt.sc/1CS0j4AlQ-Yf https://prnt.sc/yAzbHuzuSmQF https://prnt.sc/xjiSciemu9wD Doesn't work all websites on mpc-be but only youtube does work -_-

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Deja Vu (ID: 000000710e269e87) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/28/2023 I have added 10 apps - only 6 of them is shown in menu also no way to reorder apps?

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Mohd Waseem (ID: 000000e40927cf24) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/22/2023 Works great, And it's a fabulous idea btw!

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Stephen Fields (ID: 0000003f8b2ac2bf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/07/2022 Needed an extension like this to open my external Twitch.tv player. Works great, saved a lot of headache.

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Сан Саныч (ID: 0000005351cc9ee1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/10/2022 Отлично, спасибо! Возможно ли установить два подобных приложения?