This extension helps developers more efficiently build apps with the Play Framework.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.12
Update
September 1, 2014
Size
94.57KiB
Developer
www.playframework.com
Category
Users
521
Rating
4.71429 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Play Framework Tools Extension

Features

* Auto-Refresh on Change
* Open Editor to Error

Notes

To enable the auto-refresh in Play Framework applications you need to install an SBT plugin. More info: https://github.com/jamesward/play-auto-refresh

Version 0.0.11 & 0.0.12

- The src file linking should work in Play 2.2 & 2.3

Version 0.0.9 & 0.0.10

- Attempt to fix the URL matching glob

Version 0.0.8

- Works on any Play port

Version 0.0.7

- Preserve scroll position

Version 0.0.5 & 0.0.6

- Add the jQuery map file

Version 0.0.4

- Small bug fixes

Version 0.0.3

- When a editor URL does not have an HTTP handler, we can't seem to open it via AJAX (and thus avoiding a new tab to be opened). Until we find a workaround for it, we open the URL in _blank (new tab).

Version 0.0.2

- Adds support to click a compile error and have an IDE opened to the correct line. More details:
https://github.com/jamesward/play-auto-refresh

Version 0.0.1

- Includes support for auto-refreshing the browser whenever a compile runs. *Requires the \"play-auto-refresh\" SBT plugin: https://github.com/jamesward/play-auto-refresh
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Play Framework Tools", "description": "This extension helps developers more efficiently build apps with the Play Framework.", "version": "0.0.12", "icons": { "128": "icon_128.png" }, "options_page": "options.html", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://localhost/*", "http://*.localhost/*"], "js": ["jquery-1.9.0.min.js", "play-framework-chrome-tools.js"], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "web_accessible_resources": ["jquery.min.map"]}
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How to download and manually install Play Framework Tools extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Play Framework Tools extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Play Framework Tools 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 Play Framework Tools Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Play Framework Tools 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 Play Framework Tools extension file

Select and download the Play Framework Tools 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 Play Framework Tools 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 Play Framework Tools 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 Play Framework Tools 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 Play Framework Tools extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Ankur Khandelwal (ID: 000000a59ef3286a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/25/2017 Not able to refresh the page. Step that I have done: 1. install this extension 2. add the plugin in the /project/plugins.sbt file. 4.run the project by run sbt 5. change the code using eclipse. 6. NO auto-referesh chrome tab

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Jack Pettman (ID: 000000811232f75d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/24/2017 Thanks for making this, your fellow play developer.

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Alexej Haak (ID: 000000902acbb6cb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/19/2015 Top! Erleichtert das entwickeln um einiges

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Felipe Alfaville (ID: 00000094d3f13b49) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/12/2014 Muito bom!!

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Michael Dell (ID: 00000017542469f2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/25/2014 Works as expected!