Usability enhancements for The Housing Bubble Blog (http://housingbubble.blog)

Latest Version

Version
4.12.2
Update
December 18, 2022
Size
60.89KiB
Developer
Category
Users
59
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
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JoshuaTree Extension

The Joshua Tree Extension adds usability enhancements to assist in reading the Housing Bubble Blog, including:

* Displays the number of new/unread comments in each post summary
* Hilights new comments so they're easily identifiable
* Adds a toolbar for jumping forward/backward to the next new comment
* Ability to ignore(automatically collapse) posts from specified users
* Adds text formatting buttons to the comment authoring environment
* Checks for unclosed HTML tags when posting a comment

Version 4.11.0 adds feature (enabled by default) which inlines any images linked in the body of a comment

Version 4.10.0 implements fuzzy username comparisons when evaluating the ignore list

Version 4.8.0 adds \"Mark all contents read\" context menu to Next button in toolbar

Version 4.7.0 adds \"auto-quote\" behavior that automatically quotes (wraps in 'emphasis' tag) and selected text when you click the 'Reply' link

Version 4.6.0 adds basic HTML validation on comment submission

Version 4.5.0 adds format buttons for comment editing

Version 4.3.0 Tweaks the color of ignored comments and attempts to fix an animation timing issue.

Version 4.2.0 adds back ignore list functionality

Version 4.1.0 adds back the options menu (ignore list still not functional), as well as makes the extension/toolbar more mobile-friendly.

Version 4.0.0 adds partial support for the new blog format, limited to new comment count on main page, and toolbar + new comment navigation on comments page.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "JoshuaTree", "description": "Usability enhancements for The Housing Bubble Blog (http://housingbubble.blog)", "version": "4.12.2", "applications": { "gecko": { "id": "[email protected]" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/jt16.png", "32": "images/jt32.png", "48": "images/jt48.png", "128": "images/jt128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["scripts/background.js"] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://housingbubble.blog/", "*://housingbubble.blog/*/", "*://housingbubble.blog/?paged=*" ], "css": [ "css/joshuatree.css", "css/loadIndicator.css", "css/overrides.css" ], "js": [ "scripts/animation.js", "scripts/commentData.js", "scripts/loadIndicator.js", "scripts/resources.js", "scripts/utility.js", "scripts/storage.js", "scripts/joshuatree-mainpage.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": [ "*://housingbubble.blog/?p=*" ], "css": [ "css/contextmenu.css", "css/joshuatree.css", "css/loadIndicator.css", "css/overrides.css", "css/toolbar.css" ], "js": [ "scripts/animation.js", "scripts/comment.js", "scripts/commentData.js", "scripts/commentProcessor.js", "scripts/contextMenu.js", "scripts/editorEnhancements.js", "scripts/htmlValidator.js", "scripts/loadIndicator.js", "scripts/options.js", "scripts/preferences.js", "scripts/resources.js", "scripts/utility.js", "scripts/storage.js", "scripts/toolbar.js", "scripts/joshuatree.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": false, "open_in_tab": false }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "images/*.png", "images/*.gif" ]}
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How to download and manually install JoshuaTree extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install JoshuaTree 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 JoshuaTree extension file

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

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