Force encrypted browsing with HTTPS

Latest Version

Version
1.3.2
Update
April 14, 2015
Size
75.28KiB
Developer
slacknet.ca
Category
Users
941
Rating
4.30769 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
Tabs
Storage
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
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SKN SSL Enforcer Extension

SKN SSL Enforcer allows you to browse the web securely on websites that support HTTPS.

SKN SSL Enforcer does not use proxy servers or similar methods to establish HTTPS tunnels. It relies solely on the website's support of HTTPS and the defined ruleset.

SKN SSL Enforcer will intercept web requests made by your browser which match the ruleset and attempt to rewrite them using HTTPS. This process happens before the browser opens a network connection, ensuring all data (headers and content) is encrypted in transit.

! What's new?

* 1.3.2
- bugfixes, ui and performance improvements

* 1.2.1
- bugfixes and performance improvements

* 1.2.0
- ability to sync default ruleset with active ruleset
- bugfixes and ui improvements

! Important:

- If you add a website to the ruleset, make sure it supports HTTPS. Not all websites support it and SKN SSL Enforcer will not check if HTTPS is available before redirecting the request. Some websites may fail to load if they match a rule but do not support secure browsing over HTTPS.

- Some websites only implement HTTPS for certain URLS (ie: login pages) and will insist on HTTP for everything else. SKN SSL Enforcer will detect redirect floods on a matched rule and HTTPS will not be enforced.

- SKN SSL Enforcer is always being improved and you may encounter issues loading websites, browser performance degradation, etc. If this is the case, please submit as much information as possible to: https://github.com/slackr/sslenforcer/issues

If you have any questions, comments or feature requests, you can submit a new issue via: https://github.com/slackr/sslenforcer/issues

Contributors are always welcome: https://github.com/slackr/sslenforcer. Feel free to fork the code and submit any improvements/bugfixes.

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "SKN SSL Enforcer", "version": "1.3.2", "description": "Force encrypted browsing with HTTPS", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/slackr/sslenforcer", "short_name": "SSLE", "permissions": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "tabs", "storage", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking" ], "icons": { "16": "lib/assets/ssle16.png", "48": "lib/assets/ssle48.png", "128": "lib/assets/ssle128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "lib/assets/disabled.png" }, "default_popup": "view/popup.html" }, "options_page": "view/options.html", "background": { "scripts": [ "lib/config.js", "lib/object.js", "controller/background.js", "app.js" ] }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'"}
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How to download and manually install SKN SSL Enforcer extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download SKN SSL Enforcer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install SKN SSL Enforcer 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 SKN SSL Enforcer extension file

Select and download the SKN SSL Enforcer 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 SKN SSL Enforcer 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 SKN SSL Enforcer 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 SKN SSL Enforcer 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 SKN SSL Enforcer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Artem Lutov (ID: 0000006f9e3c77c7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/05/2018 Works fine and it is an open source! Thanks for the developer! Note that it redirects from http to https, which can be TLS or SSL (not necessary to SSL, which is actually good because TLS is stronger). Also, this extension is more lightweight than HTTPS Everywhere (consumes less resources).

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Anthony Boccia (ID: 000000d3ea9aaffd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/01/2015 Works well, easy to add rules, simple and effective.

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интер нетпользователь (ID: 0000005df393cb7b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/24/2014 simle, thx

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Ahmet Asan (ID: 000000c0d1981a22) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/16/2014 Her bir site ve bileşen için kural oluşturmak gerekiyor ve bunu da yapabileceğiniz kullanışlı bir arayüz yok. Tek tek policy ile uğraşabilecek olanlar için. Özetle az da olsa teknik bilgisi olanlar için güçlü, olmayanlar için pek işlevsel değil. Geliştirilmeli.

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Heping OUYANG (ID: 000000d7859cb92b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/10/2013 very very good and powerful, thank you your team!!!