Utility that selectively overrides request caching and force fetches specific requests based on url patterns you provide.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.5
Update
March 26, 2017
Size
30.0KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.2 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions

ActiveTab
Storage
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
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Power Cache Extension

Is the \"disable cache\" feature of Chrome's Dev Tools wasting you precious development time and costing you your sanity? Why not turn it off and only disable cache for selected paths/files? PowerCache save you time and gives you back your sanity by force-fetching specific assets, just the ones that you'd expect to have changed. Just add the URL pattern that you'd like to disable caching for and let it run.

During web development, developers refresh web pages quite a bit. You can take advantage of caching for the vast majority of files, and only fetch new files for the features you're currently working on.

It's easy to use:
1. Toggle off \"Disable cache\" on Chrome's network tab to take advantage of the vast majority of assets being loaded from cache making reloads faster.
2. Add the URL pattern for disabling cache and forcing requests of only specific assets (the ones you're likely working on) and enable it. The 'enable' button will be disabled until you specify a pattern.

Patterns

Patterns are NOT in regex format. They are simpler. Requests are inclusive of both \"http://\" and \"https://\" and assume them as well as any domain in the request prefixes automatically, so you don't have to worry about it. All that's needed is the tail end of the path, which can be as broad as all requests under first-level folders or as specific as single files.

The extension also includes a help screen with additional information and examples of patterns. Patterns are automatically saved and synced across your account for easier reuse from the same or different machines. If you specify an incorrect pattern or if the pattern does not match any of the requests, you will not see any requests being logged in the 'Non-Cached Requests' panel.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Power Cache", "description": "Utility that selectively overrides request caching and force fetches specific requests based on url patterns you provide.", "version": "0.0.5", "icons": { "16": "img/power-cache-16.png", "128": "img/power-cache-128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "img/power-cache-16.png", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Power Cache" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ] }, "permissions": [ "", "activeTab", "storage", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking" ]}
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How to download and manually install Power Cache extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Power Cache extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Power Cache 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 Power Cache extension file

Select and download the Power Cache 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 Power Cache 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 Power Cache 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 Power Cache 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 Power Cache extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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