Locates telephone numbers on a page and converts them into clickable links.

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Version
0.5.3
Update
February 5, 2019
Size
16.82KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.28571 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Tel Linker Extension

By default, the extension only supports U.S. phone numbers, however users can add custom matching Regular Expression. I recommend testing your regex at https://regex101.com/. When formatting the links, the groups are filled in using {#}. If the regex test showing matching group 1 is 67, then {1} will be replaced with 67. {0} will always replace with the originally matched string.

Keep in mind that in order to use this extension you must have software which can bind on your protocol of choice (see windows default programs, default programs by protocol)! Applications like Cisco Jabber, Skype, VerticalWave Dialer, etc. Either that or you have to have a phone system that supports some kind of http/https dialing, ie: http://callsystem.mycompany/call?number={1}{2}{3}

When matching phone numbers, it will provides 4 replacement variables for you to work with. {0} translates to the original number, in its a original state. {1} is the area code, {2} is the 3 digit part, and {3} is the four digit part.

EG: (555) 666-7777
{0} = (555) 666-7777
{1} = 555
{2} = 666
{3} = 7777

The default settings create a tel link, formatted as +1-555-666-7777, without changing the actual displayed text. If you need to use something other than tel, would like a different format, or need another dial out code, just change it in options! I would recommend that you not use the {0} replacement for the actual Tel Link portion, simply because some websites have decided to use 'pretty' formatting on their phone numbers, ie: 555.666.7777. Using periods in a phone number, for most phone clients, is not valid. The standard is to use either dashes to separate the numbers ({1}-{2}-{3}) or to simply have no separation ({1}{2}{3}).

If for some reason the extension misses a phone number, you can also try selecting the phone number and right clicking to use the context menu option. It will still try and apply the matching standards on the number just in case the issue was related to some odd DOM circumstance; if it can't match a phone number, it will simply parse out whatever protocol you've set and stick it in front of whatever you have highlighted.

You can also choose to mark either a single page or an entire domain as 'filtered', meaning Tel Linker will not find and replace phone numbers for that page/domain. To do so, just click the phone icon to the right of your address bar, and choose the option you prefer. To re-enable Tel Linker for the domain/page, just repeat the process, or go to the extension options and remove the domain/page from the filtered list.

If you run into any glitches, or have any suggestions, feel free to comment about it; I like to tinker with things in my spare time!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Tel Linker", "version": "0.5.3", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Locates telephone numbers on a page and converts them into clickable links.", "permissions": [ "storage", "contextMenus", "tabs" ], "background": {"persistent": false,"scripts": ["background.js"] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file:///*/*" ], "js": [ "content_script.js" ], "run_at": "document_idle", "all_frames": true } ], "browser_action": { "default_title": "Tel Linker - Filter", "default_popup": "browser_action.html" }, "icons": { "16" : "icon16.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": true }}
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How to download and manually install Tel Linker extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Tel Linker 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 Tel Linker extension file

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

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User reviews

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Baldeep Birak (ID: 0000006fd2b4e06f) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/08/2023 Setting I use is tel:{0}-{1}-{2}-{3} Only bug with this extension is every few days it goes back to detail settings. If you use a Tel Link format for a custom domain, that is saved, but that is ignored. Instread it uses default settings.

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Nate Jackson (ID: 0000007a13bcc9ec) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/11/2021 It's next to perfect, my only issue is that it doesn't open in a new window! You may consider adding target="_blank" or an option to do this! Thanks

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Stuart Foster (ID: 0000009c86905fe9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/21/2021 I use it to call any numbers Telephone Number Detection Offered by: CTI-Telephony does not detect from tel linkers rght click button options script Tel Link Format: Tel: (1)-(2)-(3) Link Text Format: {0} used with ms your phone app

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Casey “nofxcasey” Casey (ID: 0000003300219c11) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/03/2021 Causes website issues with Autotask and also Cisco Control Hub

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Mike Brennan (ID: 000000bbdf52fe11) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/13/2020 Works with Google Voice in Chrome!! As stated, I changed TEL: to SIP: and saved. It now prompts me to use Google Voice. Well done and thank you.