Firebug Lite - a port of the popular Firebug for Google Chrome.
Firebug Lite for Google Chrome Extension
*If you didn't use this extension before, and only _think_ that you might need it - you're most likely better of with the Chrome Devtools ( press F12 or Control+Shift+I or Command+Option+I )*
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Overview
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Firebug Lite is not a substitute for Firebug, or Chrome Developer Tools. It is a tool to be used in conjunction with these tools. Firebug Lite provides the rich visual representation we are used to see in Firebug when it comes to HTML elements, DOM elements, and Box Model shading. It provides also some cool features like inspecting HTML elements with your mouse, and live editing CSS properties.
Updates
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18th August 2019 :
* Better error messages when a security policy of a website prevents Firebug from being injected
* Better error messages when Firebug didn't load yet, and is being executed on a website before it was reloaded
* Fixed issue where clicking on \"Inspect with Firebug Lite\" on right click would do nothing
* Added donation and rate extension links in context menu - thank you for supporting old extensions
23th January 2019 :
* Fixes for newer Chrome versions
28th June 2018 :
* Updated to Firebug Lite 1.5
* Fixes to make it work with Angular
* Fixed missing images
* Small bugfixes
Benefits over Firebug Lite bookmarklet
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* Browser toolbar integration
* Able to activate Firebug Lite for a particular domain
* Firebug Lite will be loaded before all other scripts, allowing it to capture all console calls, and all XHR requests for that page
* It is faster to load, because all code and images will be store in the extension's directory in your machine
* Will be able to read external resources in the next version
Limitations
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* Cannot read external resources
* Won't work well on pages with frames
* JavaScript debugger isn't available
* Net Panel isn't available
Activation
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The Firebug Lite activation scheme is very simple. When you first visit a web page, Firebug icon will be grey, indicating that it is deactivated. Clicking on it will activate Firebug for all pages in that domain, and the icon will become orange.
To deactivate for a particular domain, go to a page in that domain, and click on the \"off\" button.
Contributing
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Your contribution is very important. Found a bug? Please
report it in the support forum here
Have a suggestion? Have a problem? Same thing
If you would like to help with some code, or develop an extension for Firebug Lite, don't hesitate, join our team.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Firebug Lite for Google Chrome extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Firebug Lite for Google Chrome 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 Firebug Lite for Google Chrome extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Firebug Lite for Google Chrome extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Firebug Lite for Google Chrome extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Firebug Lite for Google Chrome 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 Firebug Lite for Google Chrome Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Firebug Lite for Google Chrome extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Firebug Lite for Google Chrome extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Firebug Lite for Google Chrome 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 Firebug Lite for Google Chrome 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 Firebug Lite for Google Chrome extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Firebug Lite for Google Chrome 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 Firebug Lite for Google Chrome extension file
Select and download the Firebug Lite for Google Chrome 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 Firebug Lite for Google Chrome 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 Firebug Lite for Google Chrome 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 Firebug Lite for Google Chrome 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 Firebug Lite for Google Chrome extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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