Shows XPath and element information on hover

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1.0
Update
January 12, 2025
Size
11.88KiB
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Manifest Version
3
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XPath Inspector Extension

XPath Inspector is a lightweight and efficient Chrome extension that helps developers and QA engineers easily inspect and copy XPath information from web elements.

Key Features:
- Toggle on/off with a single click
- Real-time element highlighting
- Clean and minimal visual interface
- Displays tag name, XPath, element size, and position
- Quick XPath copying with Ctrl+C
- Non-intrusive overlay that doesn't interfere with page functionality
- 100% free with no ads or in-app purchases

How it works:
1. Click the extension icon to activate (blue icon indicates active state)
2. Hover over any element on the webpage
3. See instant visual feedback with a dashed outline
4. View element information in a clean tooltip
5. Press Ctrl+C to copy the XPath while hovering
6. Toggle off when not needed (grey icon indicates inactive state)

The extension starts in disabled mode by default and maintains a clean visual style that won't interfere with your browsing experience. It's perfect for web developers, testers, and anyone working with web automation or scraping tasks.

This extension is completely free to use with no advertisements or premium features. We believe in providing useful tools to the development community without any hidden costs or restrictions.

If you find this extension useful in your daily work and would like to support its continued development, consider buying the developer a coffee at \"https://buymeacoffee.com/ydh10780\". While the extension will always remain free, your support is greatly appreciated and helps maintain and improve tools like this!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "XPath Inspector", "version": "1.0", "description": "Shows XPath and element information on hover", "permissions": [ "activeTab" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content.js"] } ], "action": { "default_icon": { "128": "icon-off-128.png" }, "default_title": "XPath Inspector (Off)" }, "icons": { "128": "icon-on-128.png" } }
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How to download and manually install XPath Inspector extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install XPath Inspector 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 XPath Inspector extension file

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

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