Generate a copiable CSS Selector with a mouseover without Devtool

Latest Version

Version
2.4.1
Update
July 29, 2024
Size
116KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ClipboardWrite
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CSS Selector Capture Pro Extension

Clean, simple and intuitive to use, accompanied with these exclusive features.
✓ Copiable and tweak-able Selector ready to use in CSS/JavaScript
✓ Highlights of elements which match the Selector
✓ Total matches based on the Selector within Viewport context
✓ The choice of Concise or Verbose selector
✓ Minimal interference with the page


≡ How to Use

* Short version:
- Enable the App, Use \"CTRL\" Key to lock/unlock the selector highlight in position and click the Copy button to copy the selector.
- If needed, click on the selector path to tweak the selector before copying.
- Use \"ESC\" key to exit the App

* Detailed User Guide: https://github.com/CharltonC/chrome-css-selector-capture/blob/master/README.md

* Beware the extension does not support the following contexts:
- shadow DOM (suggestion: use chrome devtool since you will be traversing down the shadow root anyway)
- iframe (suggestion: to open the iframe URL in new tab and use the extension)


≡ Where would this extension be useful

* The extension would typically suit the use of Front End Development, End to End testing such as Selenium as well as Data Scraping where visually identifying a target, matches and getting the CSS selector are needed.

* If you do find this extension useful, please support it by simply giving it a good review and that will help others find it.


≡ Privacy

* The extension does NOT collect any data or send data to third party.


≡ Release
* 2.4.1 (2024.07.29)
- Adjusted text alignment

* 2.4.0 (2024.06.06)
- Optimization for highlights, scroll and resize

* 2.3.2 (2023.08.24)
- Upgraded to manifest v3

* 2.3.1 (2021.09.01)
- Fixed algorithm in v2.3.0

* 2.3.0 (2021.07.15)
- Optimization for concise selector

* 2.2.0 (2019.03.23)
- Added a User Guide Link in Extension Icon Popup

* 2.1.0 (2019.03.21)
- Added a shortcut hotkey (CTRL) for locking toggle of the overlays

* 2.0.0 (2019.02.25)
- Optimization for concise selector (i.e. shorter)
- Adjustment of selector background opacity when trigger button for Settings Dialog is on top and user hovers it

* 1.0.3 (2018.10.15)
- Optimization for selector retrieval

* 1.0.0 (2018.09.29)
- Initial Release
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "CSS Selector Capture Pro", "version": "2.4.1", "minimum_chrome_version": "88", "description": "Generate a copiable CSS Selector with a mouseover without Devtool", "author": "Charlton Cheng", "offline_enabled": true, "permissions": [ "storage", "clipboardWrite" ], "host_permissions": [ "" ], "icons": { "16": "common/icon_16.png", "32": "common/icon_32.png", "48": "common/icon_48.png", "128": "common/icon_128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": false, "run_at": "document_end", "matches": [ "*://*/*" ], "js": [ "common/app.min.js", "content-script/main.min.js" ] } ], "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "common/icon_16.png", "24": "common/icon_24.png", "32": "common/icon_32.png" }, "default_title": "CSS Selector Capture Pro", "default_popup": "popup/index.html" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "common/app.min.css", "common/shl-app-icomoon.woff" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install CSS Selector Capture Pro extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download CSS Selector Capture Pro extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a CSS Selector Capture Pro 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 CSS Selector Capture Pro Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install CSS Selector Capture Pro 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 CSS Selector Capture Pro extension file

Select and download the CSS Selector Capture Pro 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 CSS Selector Capture Pro 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 CSS Selector Capture Pro 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 CSS Selector Capture Pro 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 CSS Selector Capture Pro extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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