Biyo is a browser extension for rapid prototyping that allows you to inject Vue.js or React applications into any existing webpage.
Biyo Extension
## Key Benefits
- **Rapid Prototyping**: Test new features directly in production environments without deployment
- **Framework Freedom**: Use Vue or React regardless of the target site's technology stack
- **Non-Invasive**: Add functionality without modifying the original application's code
- **Instant Feedback**: See your changes immediately with hot module replacement
- **Production Testing**: Validate ideas in the actual user interface before full implementation
## Usage
1. Have your Vue or React app running with Vite (typically at `http://localhost:5173`)
2. Click the Biyo icon in your browser toolbar
3. Configure the injection:
- **Target Element**: CSS selector for where to inject (e.g., `#sidebar`, `.content`)
- **Mount Strategy**: How to inject your app:
- `before`: Insert before the target
- `append`: Add to the end of target
- `prepend`: Add to the beginning of target
- `replace`: Replace target's contents
- **Vite URL**: Where your app is served (default: `http://localhost:5173`)
4. Click \"Save\" and your app will be injected!
> **Auto-Injection**: Once configured, Biyo will automatically inject your app whenever you visit a page where the target element exists, as long as the extension is active and your Vite server is running. No need to click the icon each time!
## Framework Detection and Required Mounting Methods
Biyo automatically detects whether you're using Vue or React, but **requires specific mounting functions** in your application:
### For Vue Apps (in main.js)
```javascript
// Export a mountVueApp function that accepts a container element
window.mountVueApp = element => {
const app = createApp(App)
app.mount(element)
return app
}
```
### For React Apps (in main.jsx)
```javascript
// Export a mountReactApp function that accepts a container element
window.mountReactApp = container => {
const root = ReactDOM.createRoot(container)
root.render(
)
return root
}
```
> **Important**: These specific mounting functions are required for Biyo to work properly. They allow the extension to control where and when your app is mounted, and to clean it up properly when needed.
## Development Tips
- Use scoped styles and prefix your CSS classes to avoid conflicts
- Use explicit colors and styles to ensure consistency
- The extension preserves the host page's styles
- For Vue apps, use the class prefix `biyo-`
- For React apps, use the class prefix `biyo-react-`
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Biyo extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Biyo 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 Biyo extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Biyo extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Biyo extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Biyo 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 Biyo Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Biyo extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Biyo extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Biyo 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 Biyo 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 Biyo extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Biyo 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 Biyo extension file
Select and download the Biyo 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 Biyo 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 Biyo 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 Biyo 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 Biyo extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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