Short.io browser extension

Latest Version

Version
7.0.3
Update
March 12, 2024
Size
3.1MiB
Developer
short.io
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Identity
Storage
ActiveTab
ContextMenus
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Short.io Extension

Using this plugin you can make short links and screenshots on your own domain
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "$schema": "https://json.schemastore.org/chrome-manifest", "name": "Short.io", "description": "Short.io browser extension", "version": "7.0.3", "manifest_version": 3, "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEA2LMjXsUyChY6HLNJNqe2gj6jmtCwYEeUr4I7vSLUl6F1WUlJjwSdhKK34jPr5ybkTdN/l4LJ7A2L+6TFZolVW8g+bdMAgcCiCgvEanHHjjAtdWx7x2Uo6zqPvio/qA7Ki6b5auSZv7F37Wir1Sv1BFze7WEHfM6WQovt5WMRfa5hXWkLYwVkRDFGGFDtPRR1k/lJmFtX8fwFZ7KWU7xuIMB6imz/IXpyXGgJGBJvZJVpOdhyspMyR1TLMG8RZ8etuRdlh5cPsZg5otZT6rUvOJZ9S4KL1KRyNBUXglQbEyFlwyUPBq1a+wI5JCuxkrOJSBbdciuDtGufTFotCvkqnwIDAQAB", "permissions": [ "identity", "storage", "activeTab", "contextMenus" ], "icons": { "16": "icons/favicon-16x16.png", "48": "icons/favicon-48x48.png", "128": "icons/favicon-128x128.png" }, "action": { "default_title": "Short.io extension", "default_popup": "index.html#/" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "options_ui": { "page": "index.html#/options" }, "browser_specific_settings": { "gecko": { "id": "[email protected]", "strict_min_version": "110.0" } }, "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'" }}
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How to download and manually install Short.io extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Short.io extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Short.io 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 Short.io extension file

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

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User reviews

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Brian Talamo (ID: 0000005f8feacf28) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/23/2023 Terrible extension. It doesn't auto copy into clipboard and even if you click COPY, it still doesn't copy. Almost useless. 9/23/2023 Update: Still a mess, doesn't stay logged in, therefor useless app. I have no idea how to actually logout/clear data so I can log back in to make it work.

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Abdul Ahmat (ID: 00000059249bedf2) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/02/2023 Although you can login via Social accounts eg. Google. Their customer service was immediate to say they know the issue and are working on it. They gave a work around which was to use email and password. login > forget password > get email reset link > reset password > login with email and password. Works all ok now. 🙌

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Mr. DJ Tek (ID: 0000009394d919a7) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/29/2022 Stopped working. Can't login anymore.

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Ajit Patel (ID: 00000014a73c51c6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/23/2022 Instructions are easy and its working well for me. Thank you!

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Michael Ross (ID: 000000daac84328f) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/28/2020 Initially I was happy with this extension - the short.io service in general is a great value for branded link shortening. Yesterday however I noticed the extension was disabled due to permissions creep - "Read and change all your data on the websites you visit" was added. By principle, I do not allow this permission to any extension unless I developed it myself or it's from the security team at my employer. Why does this extension need this level of permission? Is it possible to descope to a more reasonable and safe level of permissions in a future release? If so, I'll be a happy user of this extension once again!