Tag all instances of web apps you're developing so you never end up messing with the wrong one.

Latest Version

Version
1.3
Update
July 25, 2015
Size
858KiB
Developer
Category
Users
51
Rating
4.66667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
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App Instance Tags Extension

Are you a web developer? Familiar with working on a large number of projects simultaneously? Surely, you are using versioning to make your life easy in terms of collaboration and deployment, but what about viewing different instances of the same app in your browser… have you ever changed something in the production instead in your local app instance? Ever messed up badly?

This convenient extension enables you to register an unlimited number of web applications you’re developing and define different instances with URLs for each one. You can register three different types of web app instances:

* Local - most developers use something like \"localhost/path-to-app\" or define their own paths and create virtual hosts, e.g. “the-app.development.com\"
* Staging - although most web app development processes support deploying directly to a production server, a lot of them define a staging server that is used for testing and showcasing development changes
* Production - this is the live application

Once you registered your apps you will see a recognizable letter icon in the URL bar matching the instance type of the page you are currently browsing (L icon for local, S for staging and P for production). You will be able to click on it to see details about the specific app.

You are developing on different machines? No problem, your data is synced between browsers when you sign to Chrome with your Google account!

What about permissions?

1. Tabs

The extension requires access to your tabs to check if you are viewing one of your registered web applications and to provide the icon with information in the URL bar for that particular tab.

2. Storage

Local storage is used to store information about web apps and instances you’re using. The data is synced across browsers if you are signed in with your Google account.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "App Instance Tags", "short_name": "WebApp Tags", "description": "Tag all instances of web apps you're developing so you never end up messing with the wrong one.", "version": "1.3", "icons": { "16": "images/icon_16.png", "48": "images/icon_48.png", "128": "images/icon_128.png" }, "permissions": ["tabs", "storage", "notifications"], "background": { "scripts": ["scripts/background.js"], "persistent": true }, "page_action": { "default_popup": "pages/popup.html" }, "options_page": "pages/options.html"}
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How to download and manually install App Instance Tags extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download App Instance Tags extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a App Instance Tags 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 App Instance Tags Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install App Instance Tags 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 App Instance Tags extension file

Select and download the App Instance Tags 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 App Instance Tags 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 App Instance Tags 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 App Instance Tags 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 App Instance Tags extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Süleyman Karagöz (ID: 0000005dbf9c5889) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/15/2015 Just what i need but i missed some things for me. 1. An instance for development server is missing. 2. A notification is nice but an colorized indicator would be better for each of the instances. Thans for this usefull tool.

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Miloš Milivojević (ID: 00000071f6d58ba0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/09/2014 Extremely useful and intuitive, especially for projects with a lot of different version instances, made my life a lot easier, thanks.

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Marina R. (ID: 00000082a9fe223b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/08/2014 Great solution, easy to use. Thanks

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Stefan Jugovic (ID: 0000001cf6f96cf4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/24/2013 Very easy to use, kudos for the developer. Always had this problem, never thought of the solution. Ty