Uses the devtools API to add a sidebar that displays the Knockout data associated with the selected DOM element.

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Knockout JS Scanner Extension

KnockoutJS Scanner

If you're working with Knockout.js, a popular JavaScript library for building responsive displays, our KnockoutJS Scanner extension will become a valuable addition to your toolkit.

This extension is designed to help you better understand and debug your Knockout.js applications by providing real-time insights into your view model data and context directly within Google Chrome's DevTools.

Key Features

Live Data Visualization

Once you install this extension, a new sidebar pane titled 'KnockoutJS Context' will appear within the Elements panel of your Chrome DevTools. When you select any element in the Elements panel, the KnockoutJS Context sidebar will instantly display the surrounding view model data and context related to that specific element in your Knockout.js application.
This eliminates the need to manually retrieve and log model data, thus speeding up your workflow and helping you locate and fix issues quickly.

Why Should You Install the KnockoutJS Scanner?

Improved Debugging Efficiency
With KnockoutJS Scanner, get immediate access to the data and context of your Knockout.js view models, speeding up your debugging process and providing a more efficient workflow.

Ease of Use
There is no additional setup required after installation. Just install the extension, open DevTools, navigate to your application, and start exploring!

Better Understanding
By having the ability to explore your data models, application state, and Knockout.js context in real time in a comfortable sidebar format, you can achieve a deeper understanding of your application.


Note
Remember, KnockoutJS Scanner only works with applications that use the Knockout.js library for data binding. Make sure your app utilizes Knockout.js before installation.

Improve your productivity and understanding of your Knockout.js applications by installing the KnockoutJS Scanner today!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Knockout JS Scanner extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Knockout JS Scanner extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Knockout JS Scanner 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 Knockout JS Scanner Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Knockout JS Scanner 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 Knockout JS Scanner extension file

Select and download the Knockout JS Scanner 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 Knockout JS Scanner 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 Knockout JS Scanner 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 Knockout JS Scanner 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 Knockout JS Scanner extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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