Admin UI Tweaks for the busy Canvas LMS Admin

Latest Version

Version
0.0.0.1
Update
March 26, 2015
Size
220KiB
Developer
Category
Users
719
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
ActiveTab
Storage
DeclarativeContent
Https://*.instructure.com/*
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Admin UI Tweaks for Canvas Extension

This extension makes small changes to the Canvas LMS admin interface. These changes currently include the following:

- Add Term SIS ID to terms listing page
- Add Account SIS ID's to all account and sub-account listing pages
- Add SIS Import details utility (see screenshot)
- On a section details page, if section was cross-listed, add text referring to the original course

Note: This is not an Instructure product. Please do not contact Canvas support with problems with this extension. If you are unsure whether a problem is due to this plugin, please disable it before submitting a ticket to Canvas support. If you have questions about this extensions please visit https://groups.google.com/d/forum/admin-ui-tweaks-for-canvas-lms.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Admin UI Tweaks for Canvas", "short_name": "Admin UI Tweaks for Canvas", "description": "Admin UI Tweaks for the busy Canvas LMS Admin", "manifest_version":2, "version": "0.0.0.1", "icons": { "16": "icons/screwdriver16.png", "48": "icons/screwdriver48.png", "128": "icons/screwdriver128.png" }, "permissions":[ "tabs","activeTab","storage","declarativeContent","https://*.instructure.com/*"], "options_page":"window.html", "browser_action":{ "default_title":"Canvas Admin Tweaks", "default_icon":"icons/screwdriver16.png", "default_popup":"window.html" }, "background":{ "page":"background.html", "persistent":false }, "content_scripts":[ { "matches":["https://*.instructure.com/*"], "js":["js/jquery.min.js","js/require.js","js/myrequire.js","js/content.js"], "css":["css/all.css"] }, { "matches":["https://*.instructure.com/accounts/*/sub_accounts"], "js":["js/tweaks/subaccount_list_tweaks.js"] }, { "matches":["https://*.instructure.com/accounts/*/users*"], "js":["js/user_list_tweaks.js"] }, { "matches":["https://*.instructure.com/accounts/*/terms*"], "js":["js/term_list_tweaks.js"] }, { "matches":["https://*.instructure.com/accounts/*"], "js":["js/course_list_tweaks.js"], "css":["css/account_tweaks.css"] }, { "matches":["https://*.instructure.com/accounts/*/sis_import*","https://*.instructure.com/accounts/*/sis_import#"], "js":[ "js/bootstrap.min.js", "js/jquery.ui.js", "js/dust-core.min.js", "templates/dust/templates.js", "templates/dust/pr_popover_msg.html.js", "templates/dust/pr_popover_content.html.js", "templates/dust/show_more_sis.html.js", "templates/dust/user_details.html.js", "templates/dust/ws_popover_msg.html.js", "templates/dust/more_sis_load_more.html.js", "templates/dust/get_more_data_row.html.js", "templates/dust/more_sis_container.html.js", "js/tweaks/sis_import_extras.js"], "css":["css/bootstrap.min.css"] }, { "matches":["https://*.instructure.com/courses/*/sections/*","https://*.instructure.com/courses/*/settings"], "js":["js/section_xlist_extra.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Admin UI Tweaks for Canvas extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Admin UI Tweaks for Canvas extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Admin UI Tweaks for Canvas 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 Admin UI Tweaks for Canvas Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Admin UI Tweaks for Canvas 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 Admin UI Tweaks for Canvas extension file

Select and download the Admin UI Tweaks for Canvas 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 Admin UI Tweaks for Canvas 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 Admin UI Tweaks for Canvas 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 Admin UI Tweaks for Canvas 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 Admin UI Tweaks for Canvas extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Troy Carroll (ID: 000000885240ad78) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/25/2022 Just want to say that I've used this extension for several years now, almost every day, and it continues to be useful (mostly for the SIS import data). If anything changes, I beg you to keep it up to date and working in the future. Thank you!

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Adam Hechler (ID: 0000006d1de4e9dd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/09/2020 This should definitely be part of Canvas by default.

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christopher hookway (ID: 0000006565c04fc2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/22/2018 Great tool. Already can't imagine working in Canvas without it!

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Ed Ditlefsen (ID: 000000ef6a5f17ba) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/21/2016 Very useful. Should be a part of Canvas by default. Thanks for providing this.