See logs of friends!

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Version
0.8.2
Update
March 21, 2023
Size
23.55KiB
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Users
874
Rating
4.4 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Geocaching.com Friends! Extension

This extension will show logs of your friends when on a cache page.

The Groundspeak Geocaching Logo is a registered trademark of Groundspeak, Inc (http://www.groundspeak.com). Used with permission.

I do not have any relation with Geocaching.com and do not work at Geocaching.com!

0.8.2 | 2023-03-19
- Changed according to policy to include all code in extension

0.8.1 | 2022-07-30
- Upgrade to Extensions Manifest V3 fix

0.8.0 | 2022-07-30
- Upgrade to Extensions Manifest V3

0.7.6 | 2020-09-07
- Added move icon

0.7.5 | 2020-03-21
- Fixed loading mechanism

0.7.2 | 2019-03-08
- Bumped version number to let others see it is still working

0.7.1 | 2018-07-31
- Fix clicking on friend log to open it (Thanks Melissa Cullen)

0.7.0 | 2018-07-20
- Fix extension because of change of Geocaching website

0.6.1 | 2018-04-10
- Remove all extra paddings and margins
- Close dialog by clicking on overlay
- Compatibility with Geocaching.com Google Drive™ Notes extension

0.6.0 | 2018-04-10
- Fixed z-index again.. :)

0.5.8 | 2014-08-21
- Fixed z-index again, yes again, in combination with Geocaching.com Drive Notes :)

0.5.7 | 2014-08-08
- Added scrolling when having very large logs (or small window)
- Fixed z-index again in combination with Geocaching.com Drive Notes

0.5.6 | 2014-06-16
- Fixed when friend has no avatar

0.5.5 | 2014-05-03
- Retrieve notes other way for better overal performance
- Do not load all logs (including avatar images)

0.5.1.1 | 2014-04-30
- z-index fix to work good with Geocaching.com Google Drive™ Notes (again) :)

0.5.1.0 | 2014-04-22
- z-index fix to work good with Geocaching.com Google Drive™ Notes

0.5.0.9 | 2014-04-21
- Cache friends for 24 hours

0.5.0.8 | 2014-04-21
- Fix always showing \"No friends found this cache message\"

0.5.0.7 | 2014-04-20
- Message when no friends found the cache

0.5.0.6 | 2014-04-19
- Filter logs from friended cache owner

0.5.0.5 | 2014-04-18
- Add progressbar
- Nicer appearance

0.5.0.3 | 2014-04-18
- Show log type

0.5.0 | 2014-04-18
- Initial release
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "Geocaching.com Friends!","description": "See logs of friends!","version": "0.8.2","icons": {"48": "Geocache48.png","128": "Geocache128.png"},"content_scripts": [{"matches": ["http://*.geocaching.com/*","https://*.geocaching.com/*","http://geocaching.com/*","https://geocaching.com/*"],"js": ["start.js"],"run_at": "document_start","all_frames": false}], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["style.css","friends.js","featherlight.min.js","featherlight.min.css" ], "matches": ["http://*.geocaching.com/*","https://*.geocaching.com/*","http://geocaching.com/*","https://geocaching.com/*" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Geocaching.com Friends! extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Geocaching.com Friends! extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Geocaching.com Friends! 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 Geocaching.com Friends! Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Geocaching.com Friends! 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 Geocaching.com Friends! extension file

Select and download the Geocaching.com Friends! 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 Geocaching.com Friends! 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 Geocaching.com Friends! 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 Geocaching.com Friends! 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 Geocaching.com Friends! extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jason Fox (ID: 0000002fa881e0d6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/23/2020 I love this extension! It is so helpful to see friends logs right on the page vs just everyone. I appreciate you keeping it going and fixing it when HQ changes things up on their end. Thank you!

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Marko Helin (ID: 000000108f04ad3a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/04/2018 Doesnt work atm

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Trent Bolling (ID: 000000dacf56aeae) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/11/2016 Neat idea.

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Daniël Spierings (ID: 00000091ad3617c2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/18/2014 Finally the solution! No more searching manually through the logs to check whether one of your Geocaching-friends has found the geocache your are viewing. No more endless browsing through your Geocaching-friends "All Geocaches" pages one by one. Finally you can instantly see which of your Geocaching-friends has found the geocache just by visiting the geocache you want.