Adds an adjustable overlay over your web browser tab to help with symptoms from screen intolerance.

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Version
0.1.1
Update
September 9, 2023
Size
297KiB
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Category
Users
23
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Languages Support
English (United States)
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SoftFocus Extension

SoftFocus adds an adjustable overlay over your web browser tab to help with symptoms from screen intolerance.

The overlay can help by reducing visuals such as peripheral motion or contrast that may trigger headaches, dizziness, or other symptoms of screen intolerance, concussions, and/or brain injury.

Overlay adjustments include:

* Height
* Color
* Opacity
* Background blur
* Edge blur


Compatible Browsers
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SoftFocus should work on all Chromium based web browsers, including but not limited to:

* Google Chrome
* Microsoft Edge
* Brave
* Vivaldi
* Opera
* Epic Privacy Browser
* SRWare Iron
* Ungoogled Chromium
* Kiwi
* Yandex
* Comodo Dragon
* Avast


Disclaimers
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* This software does not guarantee to prevent or cure any discomfort while browsing the internet.
* This software is not intended to be a substitute or replacement for medical help, therapy or medication.
* Seek professional medical help if you suffer from a brain injury, mental disability, or are experiencing headaches, dizziness, nausea, migraines, or any other pain or discomfort.
* Use this software at your own risk.
* Immediately discontinue use of this software if your symptoms get worse.
* This software is provided as-is and without warranty as to its features, functionality, performance, or integrity.


Open Source & Contributing
==========================

This software is licensed under The MIT License (MIT): https://mit-license.org/

This is an open source software project. To contribute please visit the SoftFocus repository on GitHub: https://github.com/softfocus-browser-ext/softfocus
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "SoftFocus", "description": "Adds an adjustable overlay over your web browser tab to help with symptoms from screen intolerance.", "version": "0.1.1", "manifest_version": 3, "action": { "default_popup": "index.html", "default_title": "SoftFocus settings" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage" ], "icons": { "16": "logo64.png", "48": "logo64.png", "128": "logo192.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "css": ["focuser-styles.css"], "js": ["./static/js/content.js"], "match_about_blank": true } ]}
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How to download and manually install SoftFocus extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install SoftFocus 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 SoftFocus extension file

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

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