Stop wasting time while programming! Adds many features to save time when searching for solutions on StackOverflow

Latest Version

Version
0.4.2
Update
January 24, 2023
Size
136KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.92308 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
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StackOverflow Power User Extension

Because every developer wants to find the best answer to their problems, and because we hate wasting time!

Features :
- Show answers sidebar (with vote counts) & inform you if you have previously upvoted an answer
- Show indicator when there's a better answer than the accepted one
- Show indicator when there isn't any answer to the question
- Auto-scroll to first answer
- Navigate through answers with keyboard arrow keys (left/right)
- Auto expand votes count & Show answer quality score (in percent)
- Make page wider to take full advantage of large screens
- Bring scrolling behavior to vote buttons, so that you still see them even on long posts
- Expand all comments automatically when performing CMD/Ctrl + F
- Hide the new StackOverflow left sidebar that takes so much space for useless links
- Hide elements from StackOverflow right sidebar to prevent distraction

The extension is open-source : https://github.com/AnthoPakPak/StackOverflowPowerUser
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install StackOverflow Power User extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download StackOverflow Power User extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a StackOverflow Power User 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 StackOverflow Power User Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install StackOverflow Power User 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 StackOverflow Power User extension file

Select and download the StackOverflow Power User 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 StackOverflow Power User 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 StackOverflow Power User 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 StackOverflow Power User 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 StackOverflow Power User extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Moslem Hadi (ID: 00000026d404b3b7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/14/2023 I love it. I just love it :-/

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Géza Kiss (ID: 0000000866e314cb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/08/2022 A suggestion: Instead of automatically expanding both +/- vote counts AND the vote percentage, let the user choose which one(s) s/he wants to see. (For example, I'd prefer to see only the percentage and not the two counts.)

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SAAD SHAFEEQ ABDUL JABBAR AL TEKREETI (saadbitcoin) (ID: 000000845b7c834a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/02/2022 VERY GOOD and NICE sate

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Frank Espinoza (ID: 00000089cb2e3e7c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/02/2022 It works great. Just add the ability to write the number of scores shown per page. It currently shows 5, but 10 or 20 would be even better

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Игорь Сухотин (ID: 000000216e1e9606) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/17/2022 Great extension!