Open and download desired links with internet download manager.

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0.1.5
Update
June 17, 2024
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28.48KiB
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Users
100,000+
Rating
3.70645 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Permissions
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Open With Download Manager Extension

Open With Download Manager is a browser extension that enables you to open and download a desired item with the Internet Download Manager application.

Important note: Open With Download Manager extension does NOT belong or relate to IDM and has NO affiliations with Internet Download Manager or IDM at all. It is an unofficial extension that is developed and maintained independently by its author.

To operate with this addon you need a native-client patch to connect your browser with the native IDM application in your OS. Please read the following to get more info on how to install native-client and operate with this add-on.

1) after installing the add-on, you need to connect it with native applications (i.e. IDM) on your machine. If you do not have IDM, please head to (internetdownloadmanager.com/download.html) and install IDM on your machine. Once you have IDM, you need to make the connection between IDM and your browser.

2) to make this connection, a separate patch is provided on GitHub. Please download and install this patch from: https://github.com/alexmarcoo/open-in-native-client/releases

Follow the instruction in the above GitHub repo to download and install the related patch to your system. After installing, the \"Open With Download Manager\" add-on, your browser can communicate with IDM on your machine (i.e. Windows OS).

3) before using the add-on, please open the option's page and make sure the path to IDM is correct based on your operating system. For example, the path to IDM in Windows 10 is: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Internet Download Manager\\IDMan.exe
Next, please follow the below steps to open and download desired links in IDM.

a. Right-click on a download link and then click on the - Download With IDM - from the context menu.
b. IDM has several input arguments to enhance downloading desired files. The default argument for downloading is: /d. To get more info about other arguments please open the add-on option's page and read section arguments. Please note that you need to add parameters comma separated, for example, to automatically download a file write: \"/d,/n\" in the designated area.
c. you can set the IDM path in your machine from the options page.

To report any bug, please fill out the bug report form on the add-on's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/open-with-dm.html).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "0.1.5", "manifest_version": 3, "offline_enabled": true, "name": "Open With Download Manager", "homepage_url": "https://mybrowseraddon.com/open-with-dm.html", "description": "Open and download desired links with internet download manager.", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "options_ui": { "open_in_tab": true, "page": "data/options/options.html" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "contextMenus", "notifications", "nativeMessaging" ], "icons": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png", "128": "data/icons/128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Open With Download Manager extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Open With Download Manager extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Open With Download Manager 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 Open With Download Manager Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Open With Download Manager 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 Open With Download Manager extension file

Select and download the Open With Download Manager 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 Open With Download Manager 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 Open With Download Manager 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 Open With Download Manager 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 Open With Download Manager extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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