A soft, minimal new tab for your browser

Latest Version

Version
2.0
Update
August 8, 2024
Size
396KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.93333 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Geolocation
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lavender | new tab Extension

lavender new tab 🌙

lavender is a soft, minimal new tab for your browser featuring:

- live time & weather updates
- 12 background colors in calming pastel and rich dark tones
- dynamic light / dark mode for adaptive viewing
- alternative UI layouts
- location-based weather fetching
- metric units & 24-hour time formatting
- options sync between devices using the chrome extension (optional)

this app requires the following permissions:

- chrome & local storage: used to store user settings. optionally, sync between devices with chrome storage.
- geolocation: used to fetch weather from the OpenWeather API (https://openweathermap.org/) if location is enabled.

this project is licensed under the MIT license. please feel free to browse the source code or use snippets to inspire your own projects.

source code: https://github.com/fvrests/lavender

privacy policy: https://github.com/fvrests/lavender/blob/main/privacy-policy.md

terms of use: https://github.com/fvrests/lavender/blob/main/terms-of-use.md

feedback & suggestions are always welcome!

by fvrests: https://fvrests.dev

support my work 💛: https://ko-fi.com/fvrests
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "lavender | new tab","short_name": "lavender","version": "2.0","description": "a soft, minimal new tab for your browser","permissions": ["storage", "geolocation"],"action": {"default_icon": {"16": "16.png","32": "32.png"}},"icons": {"16": "16.png","32": "32.png","48": "48.png","128": "128.png","192": "192.png","512": "512.png","1024": "1024.png"},"chrome_url_overrides": {"newtab": "index.html"},"manifest_version": 3}
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How to download and manually install lavender | new tab extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download lavender | new tab extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a lavender | new tab 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 lavender | new tab Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install lavender | new tab 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 lavender | new tab extension file

Select and download the lavender | new tab 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 lavender | new tab 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 lavender | new tab 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 lavender | new tab 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 lavender | new tab extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Nakany mack (ID: 000000ad48d2c1bb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/14/2022 Very minimal for my computer. its is clustered and overwhelming which makes it perfect, also all the colors and setting surely make this one of the best

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emily espalter (ID: 000000ff195e1959) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/07/2021 looks so cute !! love it sm

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Mirna (ID: 000000d961bc99b3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/24/2021 the best one i've found, ♡ it

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Liz Phillips (ID: 000000c2ab8f5210) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/13/2020 This is absolutely adorable. I love the way it looks and I'm so excited to try it.

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Elaine Diana (ID: 0000009c7724f3b5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/21/2020 It's my default since I installed, absolutely love it! it's minimal and non-invasive (as in, it doesn't distract me from what I need to do but when I do want to chill, it's sooooo nice to look at). thank you!