Turbocharge phone banking with OpenVPB, VAN, and BlueVote. Call and text with 2 clicks!
TurboVPB Extension
Skip typing in phone numbers by hand. TurboVPB automatically sends contacts' details to your phone so you can call and text with just 2 clicks.
You'll be ready to call in <2 minutes — no account or mobile app needed.
In addition to speeding up making calls, TurboVPB makes it easy to send text messages to contacts when they don't answer the phone or when you want to send them more information after a call. Configure one or more message templates, TurboVPB will automatically fill in the contact's name, and you can send each message with the push of a button.
TurboVPB was originally developed by a volunteer for the Sunrise Movement but any volunteers, organizations, or campaigns phone banking with these tools are very welcome to use it.
If you find TurboVPB helpful, please leave a review and consider supporting the ongoing development and maintenance of the extension by signing up for a membership or buying me a coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/turbovpb
Version History:
0.9.6
- Fixes bug introduced in 0.9.5
0.9.5
- Minor fixes and improvements
0.9.4
- Minor connection improvements (faster WebSocket reconnection)
0.9.3
- Minor connection changes
0.9.2
- Minor fixes
0.9.1
- Start in WebRTC mode
0.9.0
- Text Message Templates can now include fields from VAN / OpenVPB's Additional Info panel (for example, \"[County]\" will be replaced by the contact's county if that field is visible in the phone bank)
- Improved network connectivity (added an end-to-end encrypted WebSocket PubSub fallback option in case the WebRTC connection fails or takes too long)
0.8.1
- Minor fixes and improvements
0.8.0
- Added Text Message Template sharing
- Optional support for VAN instances hosted on custom domains
0.7.4
- Added buttons to quickly select unsuccessful call result on mobile page
- Optional support for StartTheVan.com (VoteBuilder backup domain)
0.7.3
- Fixed bug where QR code displayed on non-phonebank pages
0.7.2
- Fixed bug in BlueVote content script
0.7.1:
- TurboVPB is now enabled by default on VAN, VoteBuilder, and BlueVote (to simplify setup process)
- Added a toolbar button and menu that shows the total number of calls made with TurboVPB and has buttons to show the QR code and open the text message settings
- Added a link on the mobile site to open text message settings
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install TurboVPB extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install TurboVPB 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 TurboVPB extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install TurboVPB extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download TurboVPB extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a TurboVPB 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 TurboVPB Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the TurboVPB extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the TurboVPB extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for TurboVPB 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 TurboVPB 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 TurboVPB extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install TurboVPB 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 TurboVPB extension file
Select and download the TurboVPB 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 TurboVPB 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 TurboVPB 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 TurboVPB 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 TurboVPB extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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