A Chrome extension that allows you to navigate web pages and Chromium-based browsers using a game controller.

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Gamepad Navigator Extension

The Gamepad Navigator is a Chrome extension that allows a user to control Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave, et cetera) using a game controller. Any controller supported by the HTML5 Gamepad API can be used with this extension.

This extension listens for gamepad inputs, and waits until an configured input is pressed. It then launches the associated \"action\". Most of these \"actions\" are focused around navigation, such as moving focus between clickable onscreen elements, clicking an element, or scrolling the page up or down.

Although it should work with any controller, it is particularly intended to be usable with solutions such as:

- The Xbox Adaptive controller
- The Logitech Adaptive Gaming Kit, which provides accessible inputs
for the Xbox Adaptive Controller
- The Playstation Access Controller
- The Logitech Adaptive Gaming Kit for Access Controller
- The HORI Flex controller for Nintendo Switch
- Various modified controllers such as one-handed controllers

This extension was written in collaboration with members of the Fluid Community, an \"open, collaborative project to improve the user experience and inclusiveness of open source software\". Most of this extension is written using Infusion, a framework created and supported by that community.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Gamepad Navigator", "version": "1.0.0", "description": "A Chrome extension that allows you to navigate web pages and Chromium-based browsers using a game controller.", "author": "The Gamepad Navigator Authors", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs", "sessions", "search" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "css": [ "css/focus-fix.css", "css/iframe-wrapper.css" ], "js": [ "js/lib/infusion/infusion-all.js", "js/lib/ally/ally.min.js", "js/lib/fluid-osk/templateRenderer.js", "js/lib/fluid-osk/keydefs.js", "js/lib/fluid-osk/key.js", "js/lib/fluid-osk/row.js", "js/lib/fluid-osk/keyboard.js", "js/lib/fluid-osk/keyboards.js", "js/lib/fluid-osk/inputs.js", "js/shared/prefs.js", "js/shared/utils.js", "js/shared/settings.js", "js/content_scripts/gamepad-navigator.js", "js/content_scripts/actions.js", "js/content_scripts/bindings.js", "js/content_scripts/styles.js", "js/content_scripts/svgs.js", "js/content_scripts/templateRenderer.js", "js/content_scripts/modal.js", "js/content_scripts/list-selector.js", "js/content_scripts/action-launcher.js", "js/content_scripts/keyboards.js", "js/content_scripts/onscreen-keyboard.js", "js/content_scripts/search-keyboard.js", "js/content_scripts/onscreen-numpad.js", "js/content_scripts/select-operator.js", "js/content_scripts/shadow-holder.js", "js/content_scripts/modalManager.js", "js/content_scripts/focus-overlay.js", "js/content_scripts/input-mapper-content-utils.js", "js/content_scripts/input-mapper-background-utils.js", "js/content_scripts/input-mapper-base.js", "js/content_scripts/input-mapper.js" ] } ], "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js" }, "icons": { "16": "images/gamepad-icon-16px.png", "32": "images/gamepad-icon-32px.png", "48": "images/gamepad-icon-48px.png", "128": "images/gamepad-icon-128px.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/gamepad-icon-16px.png", "32": "images/gamepad-icon-32px.png", "48": "images/gamepad-icon-48px.png", "128": "images/gamepad-icon-128px.png" }, "default_title": "Open Gamepad Navigator settings." }, "options_ui": { "open_in_tab": true, "page": "html/settings.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Gamepad Navigator extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Gamepad Navigator 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 Gamepad Navigator extension file

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

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User reviews

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Matthias Nicoloso (ID: 0000004bfbce78fe) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/24/2022 Does not work at all. Can't even detect my controller plugged in via USB. Absolute garbage.

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Josh Dynamic (ID: 000000fe80de722c) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/25/2022 I love this project, it would be much more robust if we could set our own custom keybinds rather than using preset custom keybinds. I tried to alter the github in a forked project to acheive this goal but havent worked out how to accomplish this yet

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Yisrael Hirschman (ID: 000000774a14e7f0) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/19/2022 Doesn't work. Simple as that.

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刘小小 (ID: 000000d8830d2d7b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/11/2022 确实是用不了啊

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Plaffyer (ID: 0000007b7a8eebcc) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/09/2022 not working