Thinlabs Chrome Kiosk extension

Latest Version

Version
1.0.30
Update
August 29, 2022
Size
193KiB
Developer
store.thinlabs.com
Category
Users
6,000+
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Background
Storage
NativeMessaging
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Thinlabs Kiosk Extension

Thinlabs Kiosk extension for Chrome browsers allows a single URL or multiple URLs that are specified in the extension settings to open in a fullscreen kiosk mode. Multiple tabs are displayed on a tab bar if more than one url is specified in the extension options. The extension options page can be password protected. The same password is used to prevent the users from closing the kiosk mode browser. To start chrome in iosk mode create a shortcut with the --kiosk switch ( \"C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Google\\Chrome\\Application\\chrome.exe\" --kiosk ) and place it in the startup folder.

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Thinlabs Kiosk","short_name": "TL Kiosk","description": "Thinlabs Chrome Kiosk extension","version": "1.0.30","author": "Thinlabs","icons": {"16": "icons/16.png","48": "icons/48.png","128": "icons/128.png"},"background": {"persistent": false,"scripts": ["js/jquery-3.5.0.min.js", "js/background.js"]},"options_page": "options.html","content_scripts": [{"persistent": true,"js": ["js/jquery-3.5.0.min.js", "js/jquery-ui.min.js", "js/contents.js"],"css": ["css/contents.css"],"matches": [""],"run_at": "document_end"}],"web_accessible_resources":["images/internet.png","images/back.png","images/forward.png","images/reload.png","images/home.png","images/sound.png","images/no_sound.png","images/loading.gif","css/contents.css"],"permissions": ["background","storage","nativeMessaging"],"content_security_policy": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'","minimum_chrome_version": "40","manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Thinlabs Kiosk extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Thinlabs Kiosk 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 Thinlabs Kiosk extension file

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

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greg cbc (ID: 000000ef8a53be89) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/28/2022 did not work. added web addresses never worked/load