Golink is a private URL shortener that transforms long URLs into crisp 'go/' links, seamlessly redirecting to the original URLs.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.14
Update
September 13, 2023
Size
481KiB
Developer
Category
Users
488
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
DeclarativeNetRequest
Storage
Tabs
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Golink Extension

Golink: Custom URL Shortener & Redirect

Empower your web browsing experience with \"Golink\", a dynamic URL shortener. Turn cumbersome URLs into crisp and memorable short links prefixed with \"go/\", ideal for streamlined sharing and organization.

Key Features:

1. Effortless URL Shortening: Transform any webpage's URL into a concise `go/{link_name}` format with just a single click.
2. Instant Redirection: Navigate swiftly with `go/{link_name}` URLs, which redirect seamlessly to the original web URLs.
3. Extension Popup Utility: Generate short links for your active tab directly through the extension's popup interface.
4. Private Server Deployment: For a tailored experience, deploy your server on Google Cloud. This ensures a unique identity for your shortened links.
5. Exclusive Access Control: Designate access to chosen users or groups, ensuring that only those authorized can make use of your Golink server.
6. Collaborative Server Capability: Share your Golink server—and consequently, your short links—with peers, colleagues, and team members. This fosters seamless collaboration, ensuring team members can easily access vital resources.
7. Optimize Business Workflow: Perfect for corporate settings, leverage standardized short links to streamline work processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Note:

For an optimal experience, users are required to deploy the associated server on Google Cloud. Detailed guidelines are provided on our GitHub repository.
https://github.com/nownabe/golink

Make your URLs not just shorter, but smarter with Golink.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Golink", "version": "0.0.14", "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "description": "Golink is a private URL shortener that transforms long URLs into crisp 'go/' links, seamlessly redirecting to the original URLs.", "icons": { "16": "icons/16.png", "32": "icons/32.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "128": "icons/128.png" }, "author": { "email": "[email protected]" }, "background": { "service_worker": "service-worker.js" }, "host_permissions": ["http://go/*", "https://go/*"], "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": ["declarativeNetRequest", "storage", "tabs"], "storage": { "managed_schema": "schema.json" }}
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How to download and manually install Golink extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Golink 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 Golink extension file

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

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