Whereisit is an extension that helps you to easily find the references on repositories in an online fashion.

Latest Version

Version
0.2.3
Update
September 14, 2015
Size
653KiB
Developer
Category
Users
84
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
ActiveTab
*://github.com/*
Http://localhost/
Http://45.33.82.241/
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Where is it? Extension

whereisit makes code navigation on GitHub easier. Look up and jump around class/method definitions with a single click.

Just highlight the name you wish to look up and click the action button in the toolbar!

For even faster results, highlight the name, right click and hit \"Where is it\".

Latest update: link insertions happen automatically for a repo you have visited before!

Share your feedback via this survey: http://goo.gl/forms/nmfty3eWjp
Thanks!

whereisit is the hack that won Angelhack Brooklyn 2015.

This is an open source project, check it out on GitHub https://github.com/ngzhian/whereisit/

Recent change:
Fix extension not working when navigating around GitHub
Fix permissions required for this extension (we don't read your tab or browsing history!)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Where is it?", "version": "0.2.3", "description": "Whereisit is an extension that helps you to easily find the references on repositories in an online fashion.", "icons":{ "128": "img/logo128.png", "19": "img/logo19.png", "16": "img/logo16.png" }, "page_action": { "default_icon": "img/logo19.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "jquery-2.1.4.min.js", "shared.js", "utils/browser-action.js", "background.js", "context-menu.js"] }, "content_scripts":[ { "matches":["*://github.com/*"], "js": [ "jquery-2.1.4.min.js", "shared.js", "injected.js" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "homepage_url": "http://whereisit.io", "permissions": [ "contextMenus", "activeTab", "*://github.com/*", "http://localhost/", "http://45.33.82.241/" ]}
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How to download and manually install Where is it? extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Where is it? extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Where is it? 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 Where is it? Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Where is it? 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 Where is it? extension file

Select and download the Where is it? 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 Where is it? 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 Where is it? 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 Where is it? 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 Where is it? extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Zhi An Ng (ID: 0000006ef32b8ecf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/21/2015 This tool is super useful for browsing code on GitHub! Looking up class definition/method declaration without having to download code to my computer is so simple