Playground for css variables

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0.0.1
Update
December 15, 2018
Size
35.52KiB
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Users
185
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
2
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CSS Variable Sandbox Extension

Extract css variables into a sandbox for developers to play with.
- Provides a draggable floating window on page
- Allow developers to edit css variables and immediately see results*
- Copy result css text to clipboard with one click

* due to Chrome's restrictions, variables in external stylesheets are not displayed.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "CSS Variable Sandbox", "version": "0.0.1", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Playground for css variables", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "default_locale": "en", "background": { "scripts": ["src/bg/background.js"], "persistent": true }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icons/icon19.png", "default_title": "CSS Variable Sandbox" }, "permissions": ["activeTab"]}
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How to download and manually install CSS Variable Sandbox extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download CSS Variable Sandbox extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install CSS Variable Sandbox 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 Variable Sandbox extension file

Select and download the CSS Variable Sandbox 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 Variable Sandbox 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 Variable Sandbox 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 Variable Sandbox 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 Variable Sandbox extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Masoud Ghorbani (ID: 0000008f820a839e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/27/2023 I was looking for a CSS variable editor ant to modify existing styles. It meets the expectations.

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Grumbly Curmudgeon Woodworks (ID: 0000009c8f34292e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/21/2022 Not even kinda close. Didn't see fully half of the --properties on the page, and couldn't/wouldn't work out the values for those it did.

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Gerdi Bot (ID: 00000044825d3247) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/16/2018 Very helpful to navigate the new shadowdom stuff