Reduce memory (RAM) usage and enhance browser performance with Sierra.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.1
Update
October 30, 2017
Size
1.22MiB
Developer
Category
Users
474
Rating
4.44444 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
Tabs
Storage
Alarms
ContextMenus
UnlimitedStorage

*://*/
Http://fonts.googleapis.com/
Https://fonts.googleapis.com/
Https://fonts.gstatic.com/
See more

Sierra Extension

Massively cut-down memory consumption by using Sierra for Chrome.

Hey! We've recently launched this extension on the Web Store to help users get the most out of their browser by reducing memory (RAM) usage and other performance-boosting features.

Sierra for Chrome yields upgrades on browser performance and resource consumption, particularly RAM by managing how memory is being allocated and monitoring idle background tabs.

If you enjoy Sierra's memory-saving and performance-boosting functionality, PLEASE RATE US! We'd be grateful.

How you can support us:
- Tell us your thoughts
- Share Sierra with your friends
- Rate Sierra on the Web Store
- Give us suggestions on features and functionality you like - we'll make it happen.
- Report any issues

If you have any queries, please contact us at aspencode@gmail.com

Copyright (c) 2017 Aspen Code. All Rights Reserved.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Sierra for Chrome", "description": "Reduce memory (RAM) usage and enhance browser performance with Sierra for Chrome.", "version": "0.0.1", "author": "Aspen Code", "minimum_chrome_version": "54", "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage", "alarms", "contextMenus", "unlimitedStorage", "", "*://*/", "http://fonts.googleapis.com/", "https://fonts.googleapis.com/", "https://fonts.gstatic.com/" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content.js"], "css":["content.css"], "web_accessible_resources": ["content.css", "content.js"], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "Sierra.png", "default_title": "Sierra for Chrome", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "Sierra.png", "48": "Sierra.png", "128": "Sierra.png" }, "short_name": "Sierra"}
Read more

How to download and manually install Sierra extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Sierra 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 Sierra extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

Better Image Scaling Extension · Photos 474 12 ★ 38.65KiB

icon

Speed Up Browsing Extension · Fun 474 17 ★ 17.22KiB

icon

RAM light Extension · Accessibility 474 7 ★ 20.31KiB

icon

JS RAM memory consumption : usedJSHeapSize Extension · Developer Tools 474 8 ★ 176KiB

icon

Rightmove Improver Extension · Productivity 474 9 ★ 5.35KiB

icon

Fast Page Load Extension · Productivity 474 16 ★ 18.12KiB

icon

Speed Tweaks Extension · Productivity 474 26 ★ 50.57KiB

icon

ChRAM: Simple Browsing Data Cleaner Extension · Productivity 474 7 ★ 120KiB

icon

MyCache Extension · Productivity 474 15 ★ 5.12MiB

icon

PageAccel Extension · Accessibility 474 7 ★ 297KiB

icon

Origin Requests Only (Firewall) Extension · Productivity 474 12 ★ 102KiB

icon

Local Cache Extension · Productivity 474 16 ★ 30.8KiB

icon

Quicklink Chrome Extension Extension · Productivity 474 8 ★ 715KiB

icon

Ignore Google Scripts Extension · Productivity 474 3 ★ 18.68KiB

icon

Block Unreachable Scripts Extension · Productivity 474 6 ★ 11.06KiB

icon

Speed Up Scroll Extension · Developer Tools 474 6 ★ 28.06KiB

icon

Faster Browsing Extension · Productivity 474 8 ★ 159KiB

icon

Site Bleacher Extension · Productivity 474 3 ★ 23.54KiB

icon

Security Tweaks Extension · Productivity 474 3 ★ 3.07MiB

icon

booster Extension · Productivity 474 15 ★ 196KiB

icon

System Memory Usage Extension · Productivity 474 4 ★ 22.96KiB

icon

TooSlow? - Load Websites Faster Extension · Productivity 474 11 ★ 71.01KiB

icon

Super-Cache Extension · Developer Tools 474 34 ★ 86.34KiB

icon

Extensioner Extension · Productivity 474 83 ★ 125KiB

User reviews

icon

Moises Mavárez (ID: 000000d328e81a00) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/16/2022 Buen ahorro de RAM

icon

Daniel Roda (ID: 0000005caabe1bba) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 11/12/2022 ENGLISH This extension, in theory, unloads all the tabs from memory except the one you have open, thus reducing RAM consumption. And it has the option to download (unload) tabs manually and to keep in memory those that you want to keep working in the background (e.g.: facebook, youtube). But in practice, it ends up downloading all the pages from RAM except the one you have open, which is of no use to those of us who multitask and want to listen to a YT video or a Spotify song while we read or manage other matters. The idea is good, but the extension doesn't work. SPANISH Esta extensión, en teoría, descarga de la memoria todas las pestañas excepto aquella que tienes abierta, reduciendo así el consumo de RAM. Y tiene la opción de descargar (unload) pestañas manualmente y de mantener en memoria aquellas que quieres mantener funcionando en 2º plano (ej: facebook, youtube). Pero en la práctica acaba descargando de la RAM todas las páginas excepto la que tienes abierta, con lo cual no nos sirve a las personas que somos multitarea y queremos escuchar un vídeo de YT o una canción de Spotify mientras leemos o gestioamos otros asuntos. La idea es buena, pero la extensión no funciona.

icon

Rishi Anangi (ID: 0000004495bace1b) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/28/2021 I don't see it being any faster. the white slide thingy moving makes it slower. if there are other things happening behind the scenes that make it faster, then make an option to keep those and add an option to remove the white thing

icon

Terra Incognita (ID: 0000002b5d697a05) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/18/2021 Cool

icon

Lê Thanh Phước (ID: 0000002cc2ef75d9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/04/2021 it's good for saving memory