Browser DevTools extension for modelling web pages for automation.

Latest Version

Version
2.5.1
Update
June 30, 2024
Size
1.12MiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Storage
ClipboardWrite
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Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) Extension

The Page Modeller extension enables developers to scan a web page and generate page object style code for various tools, languages and frameworks and test the UI locators in the browser.

Currently supported tools and languages are:

* Selenium WebDriver Java
* Selenium WebDriver C#
* Puppeteer
* Robot Framework
* Protractor
* Protractor TypeScript

Feel free to propose new functionality and additional frameworks here: https://github.com/danhumphrey/page-modeller/issues

This extension is being actively developed and is considered a beta release.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc)", "short_name": "PageModeller", "description": "Browser DevTools extension for modelling web pages for automation.", "version": "2.5.1", "version_name": "2.5.1", "manifest_version": 3, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon_16_grey.png", "48": "icons/icon_48.png", "128": "icons/icon_128.png" }, "action": { "default_title": "Page Modeller", "default_popup": "popup/popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon_16_grey.png", "48": "icons/icon_48.png", "128": "icons/icon_128.png" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "devtools_page": "devtools-page.html", "permissions": [ "storage", "clipboardWrite" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "content.js" ], "css": [ "content.css" ] } ], "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "default-src 'self' 'unsafe-inline'; script-src 'self';" }}
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How to download and manually install Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) 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 Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) 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 Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) 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 Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) 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 Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) 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 Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) extension file

Select and download the Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) 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 Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) 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 Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) 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 Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) 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 Page Modeller (Selenium, Robot Framework etc) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Samay Simant (ID: 000000b8ba55da51) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/28/2019 This tool can easily save around 40% of the automation design time. The locators generated are robust unlike the out of the box feature of chrome dev tools . A big thanks to Dan .

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Vijay Narasimhan (ID: 0000000d79e8c668) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/04/2018 An essential tool for every automation engineer. Saves a lot of time when modelling web pages / components.

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Abdul Moid (ID: 0000006563c83f11) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/11/2018 Excellent plugin/extension so far in test automation domain, switch between languages is simple and easy.

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Trent Colley (ID: 000000041b2d6ccd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/10/2018 Excellent tool! saves a load of time when developing WebDriver based automation using a best practice page object model approach in a range of languages. Definitely worth a download if you're in the test automation field