A replacement for Gmail Quick Links
Gmail Quick Links Extension
Supports multiple logged-in gmail accounts, with ability to create quick links that work across all logged-in accounts.
Background: Google has decided to retire several Gmail Labs, including the Quick Links lab by Dan P. This extension is a replacement to the original lab and is heavily inspired by that original lab.
This extension is open source and can be viewed by clicking on the project website.
v0.3.21 release notes
* add console debug information during gmail nodes detection
v0.3.20 release notes
* add button to allow the rename of links (stevennoto)
v0.3.19 release notes
* add confirmation dialog to link deletion
v0.3.18 release notes
* changed style selector to generic aria-label selector to avoid gmail style change breakages
v0.3.17 release notes
* update styles due to gmail changes (07/09/19)
v0.3.16 release notes
* update styles due to gmail changes (05/30/19)
v0.3.15 release notes
* update styles due to gmail changes (05/16/19)
v0.3.14 release notes
* add support for Simplify Gmail extension
v0.3.13 release notes
* fix bug where account name is lost due to not calling gmailAccountName function invocation
v0.3.12 release notes
* update gmail account name selector due to gmail style changes (2/28/19)
v0.3.11 release notes
* remove unneeded material ui check (fixes gmail UI changes on 12/11/18)
v0.3.10 release notes
* updated class styles due to gmail changes part 2 (12/5/18)
v0.3.9 release notes
* updated class styles due to gmail changes (12/5/18)
v0.3.8 release notes
* hide quick links from view during gmail sidebar collapse
* use gmail styles for increased text contrast due to possible theming defaults
* add bottom padding
v0.3.7 release notes
* updated class styles due to gmail changes (11/13/18)
v0.3.6 release notes
* compact vertical layout
* removed unneeded gmail class names
v0.3.5 release notes
* remove unneeded class name due to gmail ui changes (9/14/18)
v0.3.4 release notes
* remove style and className from Link due to gmail ui changes (9/7/18)
v0.3.3 release notes
* updated gmail querySelectors due to gmail classname changes (8/8/18)
v0.3.2 release notes
* added new queryselectors for gmail UI class name changes
v0.3.1 release notes
* bug fix with language selector in new gmail UI
v0.3.0 release notes
* add support for upcoming ui changes
* moves gmail quick links to top of inbox label
v0.2.6 - v0.2.7 release notes
* quick links are now inside widget container if widgets are enabled
v0.2.5 release notes
* fix misalignment of glyphs when changing zoom sizes
v0.2.4 release notes
* support international gmail users
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Gmail Quick Links extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Gmail Quick Links 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 Gmail Quick Links extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Gmail Quick Links extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Gmail Quick Links extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Gmail Quick Links 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 Gmail Quick Links Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Gmail Quick Links extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Gmail Quick Links extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Gmail Quick Links 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 Gmail Quick Links 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 Gmail Quick Links extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Gmail Quick Links 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 Gmail Quick Links extension file
Select and download the Gmail Quick Links 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 Gmail Quick Links 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 Gmail Quick Links 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 Gmail Quick Links 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 Gmail Quick Links extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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