### Auto Refresher Chrome Extension #### Overview The Auto Refresher is a Chrome extension designed to automate the refreshing of…
Auto Referesher Extension
#### Overview
The Auto Refresher is a Chrome extension designed to automate the refreshing of web pages based on specific settings and criteria. It's useful for keeping tabs updated without manual intervention, especially for monitoring live updates or changes on websites.
#### Features
1. **Interval Setting**: Users can set a specific time interval in seconds for the auto-refresh feature. This interval determines how often the tabs will refresh.
2. **Refresh All Tabs Option**: A checkbox allows users to choose whether all tabs should be refreshed or just the active one. This is useful if users want to refresh multiple tabs simultaneously.
3. **Randomize Interval**: This feature, when enabled, randomizes the refresh interval, making the refresh behavior appear more human-like, rather than occurring at fixed intervals.
4. **URL Management**:
- **Add URL**: Users can add specific URLs to a list. These URLs will be the ones affected by the auto-refresh settings.
- **Whitelist and Blacklist**: Users can specify whether the added URLs are in a whitelist or a blacklist, controlling which sites to refresh or avoid.
- **Clear All**: This button allows users to clear all stored data, removing all URLs and settings from the extension.
5. **Time Presets**: The extension offers preset time options for quick setup, ranging from 5 seconds to 1 hour. These presets simplify the process of setting the refresh interval.
6. **List of URLs**: Displays the list of URLs that are currently set to be refreshed. Users can see and manage the websites that are affected by the extension's settings.
7. **Start/Stop Button**: A toggle button to start or stop the auto-refresh process. This allows users to easily control when the auto-refresh feature is active.
8. **Status Indicator**: The extension uses a badge to indicate the number of URLs currently in the refresh list, providing quick visibility of the extension's activity.
#### How to Use
1. **Set the Interval**: Enter the desired refresh interval in seconds in the 'Interval in seconds' input box.
2. **Select Refresh Options**: Choose whether to refresh all tabs or just the active one, and whether to randomize the interval.
3. **Manage URLs**:
- To add a URL, enter it in the 'Enter URL' field and click 'Add Current URL to Whitelist'.
- The added URLs will appear in the list below. Users can manage these URLs through this list.
4. **Start Refreshing**: Click the 'Start' button to begin auto-refreshing the tabs based on the set criteria.
5. **Use Time Presets**: For convenience, select from predefined time intervals like 5 sec, 10 min, 30 min, etc.
6. **Clear Data**: If needed, users can clear all settings and URLs with the 'Clear All' button.
#### Use Cases
This extension is ideal for users who need to keep web pages updated without manual refreshing. It's especially useful for:
- Monitoring live data or news feeds.
- Keeping tabs on auction sites or stock market updates.
- Auto-refreshing dashboards or analytics pages.
#### Note
Users should be aware of the potential impact of frequent refreshes on website servers and adhere to the terms of service of the websites they are refreshing. Regular use of auto-refreshing might not be suitable for all websites.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Auto Referesher extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Auto Referesher 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 Auto Referesher extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Auto Referesher extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Auto Referesher extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Auto Referesher 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 Auto Referesher Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Auto Referesher extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Auto Referesher extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Auto Referesher 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 Auto Referesher 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 Auto Referesher extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Auto Referesher 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 Auto Referesher extension file
Select and download the Auto Referesher 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 Auto Referesher 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 Auto Referesher 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 Auto Referesher 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 Auto Referesher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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