The FootPrint Extension is a browser tool that allows users to automate their actions and convert them into Playwright scripts
Footprint Extension
Here's how it works:
1. Install FootPrint - Add the extension to your Chrome browser with a single click.
2. Record Your Actions - Simply browse the web and perform the actions you want to automate, such as clicking, typing, and scrolling.
3. Real-time Script Generation - As you interact with the web page, FootPrint intelligently records and generates a Playwright script in real time.
4. Stop Recording - When you're done, click the stop button, and a screen will pop up displaying the generated Playwright script.
5. Copy the Script - With a click of a button, FootPrint automatically copies the entire Playwright script to your clipboard.
6. Paste and Test - Paste the script into the FootPrint platform or your preferred testing environment to verify the functionality of your web application.
Why choose FootPrint?
- Effortless Automation: Let FootPrint do the heavy lifting by tracking your actions and converting them into Playwright scripts with real-time script generation.
- Time-saving and Efficient: Say goodbye to time-consuming script writing. FootPrint automates the process, allowing you to focus on other important tasks.
- Comprehensive Testing: Ensure your web application works flawlessly across different browsers and devices by testing with Playwright.
- User-Friendly Interface: FootPrint's intuitive interface makes recording, generating scripts, and testing a breeze, even for non-technical users.
Notes :
The FootPrint extension is available free of charge. However, to access its enhanced testing capabilities, an account on the FootPrint platform is required. Sign up on our website to unlock the full potential of FootPrint.
For optimal performance and stability of your scripts, we recommend adding data-test-id attributes to your elements within the project. Utilize FootPrint's complimentary ID Generator for this purpose.
This product includes open-source software components from various sources. We gratefully acknowledge these developers for their valuable contributions to the open-source community. Detailed information regarding their licenses and copyrights can be found in our documentation
Source Manifest.json
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"version":"0.0.3",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"Footprint",
"short_name":"Footprint",
"description":"The FootPrint Extension is a browser tool that allows users to automate their actions and convert them into Playwright scripts",
"background":{"service_worker":"background.bundle.js"},
"action":{"default_popup":"popup.html",
"default_icon":"Icon32.png"},
"icons":{"32":"Icon32.png",
"128":"Icon128.png"},
"permissions":["activeTab",
"scripting",
"storage",
"contextMenus",
"webNavigation"],
"host_permissions":["
"externally_connectable":{"matches":["https://*.footprint.systems/*"]},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["https://*.footprint.systems/*"],
"js":["bridge.bundle.js"]},{"matches":["http://localhost/*"],
"js":["bridge.bundle.js"]}]}
How to download and manually install Footprint extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Footprint 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 Footprint extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Footprint extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Footprint extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Footprint 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 Footprint Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Footprint extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Footprint extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Footprint 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 Footprint 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 Footprint extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Footprint 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 Footprint extension file
Select and download the Footprint 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 Footprint 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 Footprint 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 Footprint 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 Footprint extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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