Get the Tube Status, and upcoming services times to prevent a long wait on the platform

Latest Version

Version
1.4.1
Update
October 13, 2022
Size
91.47KiB
Developer
Category
Users
286
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
Notifications
Http://cloud.tfl.gov.uk/*
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tfl tube toolkit Extension

Written from scratch to provide a light and easy way to check on the London Underground Tube Status & Check when your next service is.

Keep updated on the live London Underground service status, with detailed information when a problem occurs on a line. You also have the option to turn on/off background updates and adjust the frequency with which they occur.

Change log:

1.4 - Fix outdated bits

1.3 - Added customisable discrete notifications, for your favoured lines

1.2 - Automatically save your last Line and Station used for quick checking

1.1 - Added new functionality allowing you to check and see how long until your service arrived on the platform.

1.0.1 - Bug fixed notifications
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "tfl tube toolkit", "version": "1.4.1", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Get the Tube Status, and upcoming services times to prevent a long wait on the platform", "background": { "page": "background.html" }, "options_page": "options.html", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "img/icon-20-20.png", "default_popup": "index.html" }, "icons": { "16": "img/icon-20-20.png", "48": "img/icon-48-48.png", "128": "img/icon-128-128.png" }, "permissions": ["notifications", "http://cloud.tfl.gov.uk/*"]}
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How to download and manually install tfl tube toolkit extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download tfl tube toolkit extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install tfl tube toolkit 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 tfl tube toolkit extension file

Select and download the tfl tube toolkit 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 tfl tube toolkit 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 tfl tube toolkit 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 tfl tube toolkit 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 tfl tube toolkit extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Daniel Sussex (ID: 00000095d27678f0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/22/2024 I still use this today (2021) It works well and is very useful. Is the dev still active? Update 10/2024. Was working up until the cyber attack on TFL servers, hopefully be working again soon.

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Phillip Martin (ID: 00000070de8f5537) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/15/2017 loving it - but please can you give some colour to the Trams and the TFL lines? THanks

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Terry Parrott (ID: 000000ffed819a30) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/08/2016 Doesn't work anymore

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bruno silva (ID: 00000055f62de81e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/02/2015 Excellent extension. Works great.

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Hai-Man Lee (ID: 000000c0f37c43b4) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/19/2013 It's a really good app except the times for Live Trains for Hammersmith and City; Circle line are not recognised. My main station is Ladbroke Grove on the H&City line or Circle. Other than that, really loving it!