Enables Content Authors to navigate from Website(CD) straight to associated content in Sitecore(CM) seamlessly

Latest Version

Version
1.2
Update
May 15, 2021
Size
213KiB
Developer
Category
Users
50
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ContextMenus
Storage
Notifications
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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Sitecore Edit Assistant Extension

This Extension enables the content authors to open associated content in Sitecore(Content Management) straight from the Website pages(Content Delivery)

To launch associated Experience Editor, Content Editor or Horizon links, you must right-click on the intended website page and select 'Sitecore Edit Assistant' to choose your preferred editing option as shown in the screenshot. You will be asked to provide the authoring/CM host url, which will be stored in your local browser storage for subsequent requests.

This extension also includes few shortcuts to accelerate the authoring process,

Ctrl+Shift+X - Edit In Experience Editor
Ctrl+Shift+E - Edit In Content Editor
Ctrl+Shift+H - Edit in Horizon
Ctrl+Shift+I - View Page Insights

Above default shortcuts can be modified from chrome://extensions/shortcuts if required

IMPORTANT: For Multi-site implementation, you may experience the below issues if the site is not auto-resolving as expected,

'Edit in Content Editor' might redirect to Sitecore login page again even if user is already authenticated.
'Edit in Experience Editor' might redirect to 404 Page Not Found Error.

To mitigate this issue, you need to right-click and select the 'Additional Settings (Multi-Site)' option to mention the associated site's name as specified in your site config(if non-SXA site) or /sitecore/content///Settings/Site Grouping/ item(if SXA site). Alternatively, if you do not have access to site configuration, you can preview a page item from Sitecore Content Editor and obtain the site name from 'sc_site' querystring of the preview url.

NOTE: 'Edit in Content Editor' can find the associated item only when you are logged in to Sitecore. It might redirect you to Sitecore login page in case if you're not logged in and you may want to try 'Edit in Content Editor' button again after logging in.

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Sitecore Edit Assistant", "version": "1.2", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Enables Content Authors to navigate from Website(CD) straight to associated content in Sitecore(CM) seamlessly", "icons": { "128": "images/pencil-large.png", "48": "images/pencil-small.png" }, "background": { "page": "background.html", "persistent": false }, "permissions": ["contextMenus", "storage", "notifications", "http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html", "chrome_style": false }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "options/options.html", "default_title": "Sitecore Edit Assistant (options)", "default_icon": "images/pencil-large.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": ["images/*", "css/*", "js/*", "options/*"], "commands": { "editInExperienceEditor": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+X" }, "description": "Edit In Experience Editor" }, "editInHorizon": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+H" }, "description": "Edit in Horizon" }, "editInContentEditor": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+E" }, "description": "Edit In Content Editor" }, "viewPageInsights": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+I" }, "description": "View Page Insights" } }}
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How to download and manually install Sitecore Edit Assistant extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Sitecore Edit Assistant extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Sitecore Edit Assistant 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 Sitecore Edit Assistant Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Sitecore Edit Assistant 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 Sitecore Edit Assistant extension file

Select and download the Sitecore Edit Assistant 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 Sitecore Edit Assistant 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 Sitecore Edit Assistant 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 Sitecore Edit Assistant 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 Sitecore Edit Assistant extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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