WebXR Emulator for Meta Quest devices

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Version
1.5.0
Update
December 20, 2023
Size
700KiB
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Users
9,000+
Rating
4.7619 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Immersive Web Emulator Extension

Develop WebXR experiences efficiently and effectively on Meta Quest with Immersive Web Emulator.

This browser extension provides a user-friendly interface and is capable of simulating all Meta Quest headsets, enabling developers to easily test and iterate their WebXR experiences without a physical XR device.

Key Features
- Interactive 3D viewport to easily transform manipulation of the VR headset and the controllers
- Simulate controller input, binary input (buttons), and analog input (trigger, grip, joysticks)
- Simulate hand input, including built-in hand poses and pinch gesture control
- Keyboard action mapping for added efficiency
- Keyboard input relay

The extension is built on top of the WebExtensions API, and implements the newly introduced Chrome Extension Manifest V3, which means that it will operate with enhanced security and performance on most Chromium-based desktop browsers.

How to Use It

- Download the extension from this page.
- Navigate to a WebXR app, such as this Three.js example: https://threejs.org/examples/webxr_xr_dragging The app will detect WebXR support as if you are visiting from the specified Meta Quest device, and let you enter immersive (AR/VR) mode.
- Launch the desktop browser’s developer tool panel, and navigate to the “WebXR” tab to control the emulated device.

Developer Resources
- Learn more about Immersive Web Emulator:
https://developer.oculus.com/blog/webxr-development-immersive-web-emulator/
- Find detailed instructions on using Immersive Web Emulator:
https://github.com/meta-quest/immersive-web-emulator#immersive-web-emulator-usage
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Immersive Web Emulator extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Immersive Web Emulator extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Immersive Web Emulator 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 Immersive Web Emulator extension file

Select and download the Immersive Web Emulator 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 Immersive Web Emulator 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 Immersive Web Emulator 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 Immersive Web Emulator 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 Immersive Web Emulator extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Kris Johnson (ID: 0000007cf469a98e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/12/2023 This extension has saved our team so much time integrating WebXR into our project! Highly recommended!

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Miguel Angelo Gaspar Pinto (ID: 0000000478849232) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/12/2023 Tried to use it and received a big bug. Tried in chrome and on edge both had bugs. Sent a message to their git with bug details

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Michael Blix (ID: 000000720817665e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/07/2023 I've been using only for 5 minutes testing out a WebXR scene and can easily see how useful this will be.