GRPC-Web Developer Tools for debugging application's gRPC-Web network requests.

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gRPC-Web Developer Tools Extension

gRPC-Web Developer Tools is a Chrome DevTools extension for the official gRPC-Web library. It allows you to inspect the gRPC network log in the Chrome Developer Tools, and displayed as the deserialized JSON objects, rather than the base64 encoded binary format.

You will get a new tab called gRPC-Web in your Chrome DevTools. This will start recording gRPC client network requests that have been configured (see Usage for details). Features are similar to the default Network tab, but only tracks gRPC requests.

Selecting a network log entry will display the deserialized JSON for the request, response and any error object returned by your gRPC server.

There is some setup needed in the code before using this extension. Take a look at the README: https://github.com/SergioTx/grpc-web-devtools

Fork from: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/grpc-web-developer-tools/kanmilmfkjnoladbbamlclhccicldjaj adding a couple of fixes.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install gRPC-Web Developer Tools extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download gRPC-Web Developer Tools extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a gRPC-Web Developer Tools 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 gRPC-Web Developer Tools Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install gRPC-Web Developer Tools 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 gRPC-Web Developer Tools extension file

Select and download the gRPC-Web Developer Tools 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 gRPC-Web Developer Tools 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 gRPC-Web Developer Tools 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 gRPC-Web Developer Tools 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 gRPC-Web Developer Tools extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Alejandro Perona (ID: 00000032d50f4be2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/22/2023 Only grpc extension in the marketplace that works for me!

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Adrian Caballero (ID: 00000013c8ddcdf9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/01/2023 Really useful! Thanks!