Start recording a replay in one click.

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Version
1.1
Update
May 3, 2022
Size
11.3KiB
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Users
91
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Replay Launcher Extension

In one click, open the current website in the Replay Browser and immediately start recording a replay! If you’re new to Replay, install at replay.io to get started.

Currently only supported in MacOS.

What is Replay?

Replay is an application recorder, time travel debugger, and powerful developer collaboration tool, all in one. Replay lets you record a browser session to produce a shareable replay for collaborative debugging. The replay isn’t just a video — everything from the browser is recorded so you can inspect everything including HTML elements, JavaScript execution, network requests, user events, and even the state of your React components at each and every moment in time.

Using the Extension

1. Whenever you are ready to record, click the Replay extension icon in the browser toolbar, then select “Record this website.” Note: The Replay Browser must be installed before recording. You can also install the browser from the extension.
2. The first time you record a new site, the browser will prompt you to allow opening the browser. Select the checkbox to prevent this step next time, then click “Open Replay”.
3. The Replay Browser will launch to the exact URL already open in Chrome and begin recording automatically. From here, record and share as you normally would!

Get support and share feedback at replay.io/discord.

When to use Replay

There is a lot of information packed in each replay, so the possibilities are extensive. Replay is primarily used by developers to reproduce and debug issues with web applications.

Some common uses cases include:

- Recording bugs in development to share with a team
- QA or Test Engineer defect reports
- Recording automated tests in CI to easily debug failures
- Reproducing user issues to submit bug reports for Support
- Documenting pull requests
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Replay Launcher", "description": "Start recording a replay in one click.", "version": "1.1", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": ["activeTab", "scripting"], "icons": { "16": "/images/replay_logo16.png", "32": "/images/replay_logo32.png", "48": "/images/replay_logo48.png", "128": "/images/replay_logo128.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "/images/replay_logo16.png", "32": "/images/replay_logo32.png", "48": "/images/replay_logo48.png", "128": "/images/replay_logo128.png" } }}
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How to download and manually install Replay Launcher extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Replay Launcher extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Replay Launcher 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 Replay Launcher Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Replay Launcher 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 Replay Launcher extension file

Select and download the Replay Launcher 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 Replay Launcher 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 Replay Launcher 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 Replay Launcher 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 Replay Launcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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