Chrome extension for Synology Download Station
Download Station (client for Synology NAS) Extension
It includes a dropdown interface with filtered tabs for displaying and managing download task, as well as a contentscript for allowing quick actions from magnet url links.
The popup support the following functionalities
- Tabbed download tasks display and filtering
- Task pause, play, seed, delete, destination edit
- Task creation through rich form (destination, url, ftp, zip password)
- Http, Https, 2FA login over local network
- Context menu creation (with custom destination)
- Quick action menu creation (with custom destination)
- Local download managment (play, pause, resum, retry, open, etc..)
The content script supports the following functionalities:
- One click download on magnet links
- Quick menu dropdown if more than one exist
- Rich task creation modal on quick action or context menu
- In-page notification for task creation
The service worker supports the following functionalities:
- Periodic task polling
- Custom badge number and text display for filtered tasks (by tabs, status, destination)
- Browser notifications on task completion/error (conditional on polling behavior and extensions permissions)
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Source Manifest.json
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"description":"Chrome extension for Synology Download Station",
"version":"3.16.4",
"name":"Download Station (client for Synology NAS)",
"manifest_version":3,
"default_locale":"en",
"icons":{"16":"assets/icons/icon-16.png",
"32":"assets/icons/icon-32.png",
"64":"assets/icons/icon-64.png",
"128":"assets/icons/icon-128.png",
"256":"assets/icons/icon-256.png"},
"options_page":"options.html",
"background":{"service_worker":"entry/background.entry.js"},
"action":{"default_title":"Synology Download Station",
"default_popup":"popup.html",
"default_icon":{"16":"assets/icons/icon-16.png",
"32":"assets/icons/icon-32.png",
"64":"assets/icons/icon-64.png",
"128":"assets/icons/icon-128.png",
"256":"assets/icons/icon-256.png"}},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["http://*/*",
"https://*/*"],
"js":["entry/contentScript.entry.js"]}],
"permissions":["scripting",
"contextMenus",
"notifications",
"storage",
"tabs",
"downloads",
"downloads.open",
"clipboardRead"],
"host_permissions":["http://*/*",
"https://*/*"],
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["*.html"],
"matches":["
"content_security_policy":{"extension_pages":"script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'"}}
How to download and manually install Download Station (client for Synology NAS) extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Download Station (client for Synology NAS) 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 Download Station (client for Synology NAS) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Download Station (client for Synology NAS) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Download Station (client for Synology NAS) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Download Station (client for Synology NAS) 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 Download Station (client for Synology NAS) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Download Station (client for Synology NAS) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Download Station (client for Synology NAS) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Download Station (client for Synology NAS) 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 Download Station (client for Synology NAS) 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 Download Station (client for Synology NAS) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Download Station (client for Synology NAS) 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 Download Station (client for Synology NAS) extension file
Select and download the Download Station (client for Synology NAS) 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 Download Station (client for Synology NAS) 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 Download Station (client for Synology NAS) 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 Download Station (client for Synology NAS) 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 Download Station (client for Synology NAS) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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