A Chrome extension to assist with downloading multiple files from a Plex server

Latest Version

Version
1.1.1
Update
January 27, 2021
Size
15.82KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
3.22222 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Downloads
DeclarativeContent
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Plex bulk downloader Extension

Browse to any album (music, photos, movie collection or tv season) and click the extention icon and then download to start downloading the whole album. Downloading only the selected files is currently only possible for music albums. If you want to do the same for photos one workaround is to add the selected photos to a new (temporary) album and then download that.

Patchnotes:
- v1.1
Changed file name of TV Episodes to format 'Series name - SxxExx - episode name.format'
- v1.0
First official release.
- v0.9
Fixed download of photo albums.
- v0.8
The extension now matches host \"app.plex.tv\" and path \"/web/index.html\" to try and not be in your face on pages that have nothing to do with Plex.
- v0.7
Added path match \"desktop\" because the host app.plex.tv isn't using the same path as the self hosted version.
- v0.6
The downloads are now queued in a background script so they will continue even if the active tab is changed. Also rewriting file/pathnames to not conflict with Windows path restrictions.
- v0.5
The Extension is now restricted to tabs with the path \"web/index.html\" so it won't be in your face all the time.
- v0.4
Added support for libraries that were shared with you.
- v0.3
Fixed download link so it will also download pictures not just music.
- v0.2
Fixed broken manifest.json
- v0.1
First version.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Plex bulk downloader", "description": "A Chrome extension to assist with downloading multiple files from a Plex server", "version": "1.1.1", "author": "Matthew Machivenyika", "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "32": "images/icon32.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "background": { "page": "background/background.html", "persistent": false }, "page_action": { "default_popup": "popup/popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "32": "images/icon32.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" } }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "downloads", "declarativeContent" ]}
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How to download and manually install Plex bulk downloader extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Plex bulk downloader extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Plex bulk downloader 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 Plex bulk downloader extension file

Select and download the Plex bulk downloader 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 Plex bulk downloader 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 Plex bulk downloader 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 Plex bulk downloader 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 Plex bulk downloader extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Chris David Miles (ID: 000000ea4ab4f72e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/13/2023 Doesn't work anymore

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Audrey Drake (ID: 0000008f5c28c030) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/08/2023 Doesn't work any more

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Damon Catling (ID: 0000000752323641) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/02/2023 Obviously doesn't seem to be in active development. It doesn't work any more.

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Rubén García de Longoria (ID: 000000432af086ad) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/29/2023 No funciona. Not working. Error while fetching album contents. Reopen this popup to try again.

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Darryl Fox Balaski (ID: 000000ebb5d31210) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/09/2022 It stopped working complete -- giving me the mesage : "Error while fetching album contents."