Easily search GIPHY to add a GIF into any GitHub comment box.

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Version
24.1.18
Update
January 20, 2024
Size
57.39KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.79412 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
ActiveTab
Https://api.giphy.com/*
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GIFs for GitHub Extension

Do you simply *need* GIFs to express yourself in GitHub? All those pull requests, code reviews, issues, and comments... wouldn't life be easier if you could just search and add a GIF in the click of a button? Well, look no further. Now you can search GIPHY straight from any comment box in GitHub, and add a GIF to your wordy masterpiece in a matter of seconds. No more trying to find a GIF that's under 10MB, no more manual tab opening and searching, no more writing your own markdown — just living your best GIF life.

How does it work?
- Click the GIF button in the top right of your comment box
- A GIPHY dropdown will appear on-screen so you can search for your purrfect GIF
- Select your GIF, and it will appear wherever your cursor is in the text box
- You're done! Send away

See the website for more info.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install GIFs for GitHub extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download GIFs for GitHub extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a GIFs for GitHub 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 GIFs for GitHub Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install GIFs for GitHub 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 GIFs for GitHub extension file

Select and download the GIFs for GitHub 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 GIFs for GitHub 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 GIFs for GitHub 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 GIFs for GitHub 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 GIFs for GitHub extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Efrain Camilo Hernandez Arias (ID: 000000212060c9db) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/01/2023 Hoy no me ha vuelto a funcionar, es excelente pero dejo de funcar :(

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Tim Stirrat (ID: 000000eb2cc1769b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/04/2023 Love it

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Kfir Eichenblat (ID: 0000001d666d8b0a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/22/2022 Love it!

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Arthur Lapprand (ID: 000000c678ce7b30) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/30/2021 Works great

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Rob Prouse (ID: 000000669e8d1377) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/11/2021 I can now properly express myself in pull requests and issues on GitHub. How did I manage before?