Know when your favorite streamers are changing categories

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Version
1.0.3
Update
September 23, 2023
Size
69.95KiB
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Users
124
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Twitch Category Change Notifier Extension

23 Sept 2023: Twitch API has changed, this extension does not work at the moment and has to be adjusted.

Don't like the current game a streamer is playing? Waiting for a streamer to finally start playing something? Missed another watch party because it was unannounced? Know when your favorite streamers are changing categories! Create alerts for your individual use case with this extension!

You can also be notified when a streamer simply goes live (STREAMER changes from OFFLINE to ANY CATEGORY).

Changelog:
1.0.3: Fixed an issue where the alert wasn't triggered
1.0.2: Improved reliability
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Twitch Category Change Notifier", "description": "Know when your favorite streamers are changing categories", "version": "1.0.3", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" },"host_permissions": [""], "permissions": ["storage", "alarms", "scripting", "activeTab", "background", "tabs"], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "icons": { "256": "images/icon.png" }, "externally_connectable": { "matches": ["https://strikr.alwaysdata.net/*"] }, "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": ["test.js"], "matches": [""] }]}
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How to download and manually install Twitch Category Change Notifier extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Twitch Category Change Notifier extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Twitch Category Change Notifier 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 Twitch Category Change Notifier Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Twitch Category Change Notifier 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 Twitch Category Change Notifier extension file

Select and download the Twitch Category Change Notifier 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 Twitch Category Change Notifier 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 Twitch Category Change Notifier 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 Twitch Category Change Notifier 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 Twitch Category Change Notifier extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Basco BMM (ID: 00000059e66fb536) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/29/2022 stopped working after a couple weeks. missed a buncha streams cuz of me relying on it.

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Domi (ID: 0000005245f19db6) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/28/2022 sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt

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Bam (ID: 000000baf205b52a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/08/2022 xqc from SLOTS to ANY CATEGORY

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Preston Lewis (ID: 000000ea4d595d3f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/28/2022 Good. Only complaint I have is I wish it was a little faster in updating the categories, but it's great for what it does, especially being the first one out there.

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Ez (ID: 0000001fe7adc09f) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/19/2022 pretty good