Browser extension that allows you to check the online status of friends of VRChat and notify you online.

Latest Version

Version
1.5.6
Update
April 16, 2021
Size
354KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
日本語
한국어
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Permissions
Https://api.vrchat.cloud/*
Alarms
Storage
Notifications
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VRCFriendCheck Extension

Main function
· Online / offline confirmation of friends
· Notify me when my friend is online
· World where online friends exist, instance confirmation
· Join to that instance
· Sort by name and instance ID order
· Function to display only Favorite Friends
· Show number of friends online over extension icon

To use this extension, you need to log in with the VRChat account.
When logging in, account information is not sent / stored to servers other than this extended function or VRChat official.

GitHub: https://github.com/mnao305/VRCFriendCheck

Since the VRChat API used in this extension is based on unofficial documentation and it is unclear whether access to this API is officially granted, you use this app at your own risk.
The developer is not responsible for any damage caused by the use of this extension.

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "VRCFriendCheck", "description": "__MSG_description__", "version": "1.5.6", "manifest_version": 2, "default_locale": "en", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon-16.png", "128": "icons/icon-128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "icons/icon-19.png", "38": "icons/icon-38.png" }, "default_title": "VRCFriendCheck", "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ] }, "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html", "chrome_style": true }, "permissions": [ "https://api.vrchat.cloud/*", "alarms", "storage", "notifications" ]}
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How to download and manually install VRCFriendCheck extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install VRCFriendCheck 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 VRCFriendCheck extension file

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

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User reviews

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Ys (ID: 000000f417ddfe6d) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/21/2023 ちょっと操作方法がよくわからないところがあった お気に入りへの追加とかどうやってやるんだろ?

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Doodle 375 (ID: 000000df8047c8b8) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/29/2023 The concept for this is good, but the two factor doesn't work, so you can't even use it. Please just fix the authentication.

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ささのはさぶ (ID: 000000d5c7b75e8c) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/11/2023 ログインする際、2ファクタ認証でメールから受信したコードを入力したのですが、 That code didn't work.と表示されてしまい、やり直そうとログアウトしようにもログアウトボタンが実装されてなく、拡張機能を再インストールしてもThat code didn't work.の画面から進みません。

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Arttu Kitinprami (ID: 0000005455b1a84f) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/18/2021 How do I log off/ change account?

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Ebag Ocserah (ID: 00000060091f16e9) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 04/12/2021 This would be great if I could login, but the two factor authentication doesn't work and now every time I install it the window goes straight to authentication (even when 2-factor was disabled)