Record bugs directly from your browser, with all the context developers need to fix them.
OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs Extension
🆓 Free and open-source 🆓
Spot is open-source and free, as part of the OpenReplay platform. We welcome all your contributions, check out our Github repo (https://github.com/openreplay/openreplay).
⚡ Fast ⚡
Instantly record and share bugs without writing detailed reproduction steps. Install Spot, pin it, and start recording bugs with a single click.
📋 Complete bug reports 📋
Spot produces complete bug reports in video format, capturing user actions, user agent data, console logs, errors, and network payloads to help diagnose issues effectively.
🤝 Collaborative 🤝
Designed for internal team use, Spot lets team members file bugs easily and share Spot recordings internally or publicly (no account required for viewers).
🔒 Privacy control 🔒
Control the access and visibility of your bug reports. For increased security, Spot can be self-hosted as part of the OpenReplay platform.
KEY FEATURES
🎯 Instant bug reporting: Record and report bugs instantly from where they happen, in your browser. Include audio and comments for comprehensive reports.
🔗 Effortless sharing: Copy the links of your Spot recordings. Manage access settings for internal or public viewing. Public links expire after two days for security.
👨💻 Team workspace: All Spot recordings, with their console logs, errors, network requests, and user agent data, are stored in a single space for easy team access and collaboration.
📝 Usage note: Only reporters need to install this extension to record and share bugs. Developers can view public recordings without having the extension installed.
🌐 Public sharing: Customers can report and publicly share bug recordings, accessible without an account.
🔧 Integrations: Share Spot recordings by pasting the recording link into any tracking or collaboration tool, like Slack, Teams, Jira or Linear.
GET STARTED FOR FREE IN SECONDS
1️⃣ Install Spot by clicking \"Add to Chrome”.
2️⃣ Create a free account or log in to your existing OpenReplay account.
3️⃣ Pin Spot to your toolbar and navigate to any page where you wish to report bugs.
4️⃣ Click the Spot icon to record any bug and instantly share it with a secure link.
💬 If you encounter any issues or have any feedback about Spot, you can connect with us on our Slack community channel at https://slack.openreplay.com
🌟 Enjoy using Spot? You can help us by rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leaving a review for us. Your feedback supports our continuous improvement and helps others discover Spot.
Source Manifest.json
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How to download and manually install OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs 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 OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs 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 OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs 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 OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs 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 OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs 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 OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs extension file
Select and download the OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs 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 OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs 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 OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs 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 OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs 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 OpenReplay Spot - Record & Report Bugs extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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