Opens a random bookmark from one of your bookmark folders.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.5
Update
February 21, 2015
Size
21.76KiB
Developer
Category
Users
77
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Bookmarks
Storage
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Swaybien Extension

Swaybien gives you a way to open up one of your bookmarks at random.

When you click on Swaybien, it will display a list of all of your bookmark folders. Clicking on a folder name will randomly select a bookmark from that bookmark folder and load it up.

Features a \"Recently Used\" history and some swell options to entertain you!

The name is based on the Mandarin word for \"whatever\", which is normally romanized as \"suíbiàn\".

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CHANGELOG
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v0.0.5
2015-02-22
- Added an \"Exclude Folders\" list to the options menu, to allow you to hide certain folders from Swaybien.
- Fixed a bug in the \"Recent\" list that would display the old folder name even after a folder had been renamed.

v0.0.2.5
2014-10-11
Added two options:
- You can specify the number of items to display in the \"Recent\" list.
- Items that appear in the \"Recent\" list can optionally be excluded from the main list.

v0.0.2.2
2014-10-04
- Small bug fix related to using the extension across multiple windows, with the \"open in current tab\" setting. Previously only the first window opened would have its current tab updated; this fix properly updates the current tab in the current window.

v0.0.2.1
- Small bug fix related to formatting on the Recent section.

v0.0.2
- Added an option (enabled by default) to display the three most-recently clicked folders at the top of the popup.

v0.0.1.1
2014-07-27
- Popup window now closes automatically when opening bookmarks in current tab.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Swaybien", "description": "Opens a random bookmark from one of your bookmark folders.", "version": "0.0.5", "options_page": "options.html", "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "bookmarks", "storage" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": "images/icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Swaybien extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Swaybien 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 Swaybien extension file

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

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Josef H. (ID: 0000002850fd05d6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/14/2017 Now that's a perfect extension for my purpose.. Thank you. Here's my article on how to open a random Wikipedia article of your interest, using this brilliant extension and special bookmarks: http://josef-handsuch.blogspot.ie/2017/12/how-to-open-random-wikipedia-article-of.html

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Casey Cooley (ID: 0000006e0ff55846) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/22/2014 Simple, brilliant. A nice little bookmark randomizer is exactly what I've wanted for web-browsing language study time. Great tool!