Turn a PHP var_dump into a readable, collapsible piece of art! JSONView for var_dump's

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1.6.8
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September 3, 2024
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var_masterpiece Extension

Turns ugly var_dumps into something much, much better: collapsible, syntax aware, and readable! If you want to make PHP debugging easier, this extension is for you. It is JSONView for php var_dumps.

Reading var_dumps without formatting is very difficult. This is a chrome extension to make var_dumps more user friendly. It works great to debug WordPress, Yii, Laravel, and any other PHP framework! This extension is like JSONView for PHP

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This is an open source project, feel free to contribute:
https://github.com/philipreasa/var_dump

Other spellings: var dump, var-dump, var_dump
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "var_masterpiece", "description": "Turn a PHP var_dump into a readable, collapsible piece of art! JSONView for var_dump's", "version": "1.6.8", "icons": { "16": "images/icon2_16.png", "48": "images/icon2_48.png", "128": "images/icon2_128.png" }, "permissions": ["contextMenus", "storage"], "background": { "service_worker": "core/serviceWorker.js", "type": "module" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "css": ["css/var_dump.css"], "js": [ "vendor/jquery/jquery.js", "core/var_dump_grammar.js", "core/varDumpParsingTools.js", "core/varDumpDisplayGenerationTools.js", "core/varDumpListenerTools.js", "core/varDumpModalTools.js", "core/varDump.js" ] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["/images/*"], "matches": [""] } ], "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html", "open_in_tab": false }}
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How to download and manually install var_masterpiece extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install var_masterpiece 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 var_masterpiece extension file

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

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User reviews

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Edilson Silva (ID: 000000cd1f7ca561) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 04/10/2023 Não funcionou! Continua mostrando os códigos em linha

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Gio ` (ID: 00000020cf621df9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/04/2023 great tool for fast sketches when u dont want to bother with debugging env, i tried phpView before but it is a bit buggy, this one works well

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Nyanchula Sauti (ID: 000000d448788790) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/05/2022 Its currently not working, but it used to be amazing when it worked. I hope it gets fixed soon 👍🏾

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Jozef Chladek (ID: 0000009b4234a7a3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/18/2022 doesn't work on Chrome 103.0.5060.114 (Official Build) (64-bit) php 8.1 apache2 Linux/Ubuntu

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Ged Wu (ID: 00000035d421fe61) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/27/2022 Doesnt work, wamp, php 7.4