Turn your browser into a Neovim GUI.

Latest Version

Version
0.2.16
Update
April 29, 2024
Size
325KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.82759 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
NativeMessaging
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Firenvim Extension

This Chrome extension lets you use Neovim directly from your browser. Contrary to other extensions, it does not open a new OS window.

In order to install it you need:
- This Chrome addon
- Neovim >=0.4.0
- The firenvim neovim plugin: https://github.com/glacambre/firenvim
- Once the firenvim neovim plugin is installed, run `:call firenvim#install()`
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "browser_style": true, "default_icon": "firenvim128.png", "default_popup": "browserAction.html", "default_title": "Firenvim" }, "commands": { "nvimify": { "description": "Turn the currently focused element into a neovim iframe.", "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+E" } }, "send_C-n": { "description": "Send Ctrl-n to firenvim." }, "send_C-t": { "description": "Send Ctrl-t to firenvim." }, "send_C-w": { "description": "Send Ctrl-w to firenvim." }, "toggle_firenvim": { "description": "Toggle Firenvim in the current tab." } }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": true, "js": [ "content.js" ], "match_about_blank": true, "matches": [ "" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "description": "Turn your browser into a Neovim GUI.", "icons": { "16": "firenvim16.png", "48": "firenvim48.png", "128": "firenvim128.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Firenvim", "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }, "permissions": [ "nativeMessaging", "storage" ], "version": "0.2.16", "web_accessible_resources": [ "index.html", "ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md" ], "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAk3pkgh862ElxtREZVPLxVNbiFWo9SnvZtZXZavNvs2GsUTY/mB9yHTPBGJiBMJh6J0l+F5JZivXDG7xdQsVD5t39CL3JGtt93M2svlsNkOEYIMM8tHbp69shNUKKjZOfT3t+aZyigK2OUm7PKedcPeHtMoZAY5cC4L1ytvgo6lge+VYQiypKF87YOsO/BGcs3D+MMdS454tLBuMp6LxMqICQEo/Q7nHGC3eubtL3B09s0l17fJeq/kcQphczKbUFhTVnNnIV0JX++UCWi+BP4QOpyk5FqI6+SVi+gxUosbQPOmZR4xCAbWWpg3OqMk4LqHaWpsBfkW9EUt6EMMMAfQIDAQAB"}
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How to download and manually install Firenvim extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Firenvim 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 Firenvim extension file

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

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User reviews

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Vince Aggrippino (ID: 00000082e25bb514) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/09/2023 It seemed great at first, but it has a lot of problems. It doesn't load every time. The instructions at the GitHub repo are loaded with errors that you'll need to understand Lua to correct. Worst of all, it has a tendency to leave a lot "nvim --headless" processes running even after the browser has been closed. This is not malicious, but it's also not production quality.

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Skyler Ogden (ID: 00000051052ddb3d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/12/2023 Phenomenal. Thank you.

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まさか (ID: 000000a910d48fbd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/04/2023 Pretty cool!!

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ritzier w (ID: 0000005bbb71bad2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/11/2022 Neovim everything!!!

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Vincent Aceto (ID: 000000c31b7dd3e3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/12/2021 An actual NVIM client in my browser? Fast editing, fast PR review .. fast fast FASTTT. Seriously great extension, and create use of the NVIM client+server.