Add various new functionalities and improvements to Western's OWL site

Latest Version

Version
1.0.9
Update
February 15, 2022
Size
2.85MiB
Developer
Category
Users
275
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Tabs
Https://owl.uwo.ca/*/*
Https://www.owlfalcon.com/*
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Falcon Extension

Falcon immensely enhances the user experience on OWL. With Falcon, OWL loads over 65% faster on average.

Features
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- Dark Mode!

- Load pages without refreshing!
When you navigate OWL, it will be much faster because a full refresh is not done every time you go to a new page. (This feature is disabled on Gradebook, Test/Quizzes, and Forum)

- Edit course names!
Especially useful when you're just starting a new semester, and you're not used to the course codes yet.

- New resources page!
Falcon includes a brand new resources page for browsing your courses' files. It is extremely fast. You can search for any files/folders instantly, too!

- New Announcements Experience
Scroll through all your announcements at once like it's your personal feed.

- Powerful Falcon Editor
Falcon also comes with a diagram maker/editor which you can use to design Flow charts, graphics content, and more. Each course gets its own editor so there's no compromise on your creativity!

- Search and sort announcements, assignments, etc

+ Many more features!

Of course, the features listed here are the main features you can visually interact with / see on OWL. There are many minor enhancements to OWL itself that Falcon makes that improves the user experience. One of which is a more modern and updated look without taking away from the OWL you are familiar with.


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Falcon is open source!
https://github.com/RishabSwift/Falcon

Once you install this extension, it will work on https://owl.uwo.ca
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"name":"Falcon",
"description":"Add various new functionalities and improvements to Western's OWL site",
"version":"1.0.9",
"manifest_version":2,
"icons":{"16":"./images/falcon-16x16.png",
"32":"./images/falcon-32x32.png",
"48":"./images/falcon-48x48.png",
"128":"./images/falcon-128x128.png"},
"background":{"scripts":["./background.js"],
"persistent":false},
"options_page":"./options.html",
"browser_action":{"default_popup":"./popup.html"},
"permissions":["storage",
"tabs",
"https://owl.uwo.ca/*/*",
"https://www.owlfalcon.com/*"],
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["https://owl.uwo.ca/*"],
"exclude_matches":["https://owl.uwo.ca/*.pdf"],
"css":["./assets/falcon.css"],
"js":["./assets/falcon.js"],
"run_at":"document_idle"}],
"web_accessible_resources":["/assets/*",
"/fonts/*"],
"content_security_policy":"script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install Falcon extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Falcon 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 Falcon extension file

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

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