Easily switch between browser contexts like Work, Personal, and Study.

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
November 4, 2024
Size
14.66KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Tabs
Windows
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Context Switcher Extension

Context Switcher
Effortlessly organize, focus, and boost your productivity with seamless context switching!

Switching between personal, work, and other tasks has never been easier. With Context Switcher, you can quickly group tabs by context—like \"Personal,\" \"Work,\" or \"Others\"—and effortlessly switch between them with a single shortcut. Designed for anyone juggling multiple projects, research tasks, or interests, this extension helps you stay focused and organized.

Key Features:
Easy Context Switching: Switch between contexts instantly using shortcuts! Simply press Command + Shift + [Number] on macOS or Ctrl + Shift + [Number] on Windows to jump to a specific context. For example, Command + Shift + 1 takes you to your first context, Command + Shift + 2 to the second, and so on. Say goodbye to tab clutter and switch focus effortlessly!

Create Custom Contexts: Customize your browsing experience by setting up contexts like “Personal,” “Work,” or “Research.” Each context saves your tabs, so you only see what’s relevant to your current focus.

Interactive Window Merging: Opened too many windows? Use the interactive UI to merge all your tabs into a single window, ensuring a tidy and streamlined workspace.

Simple UI for Easy Management: Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface that makes managing and switching contexts as simple as possible. Search for specific tabs, view all tabs within a context, or jump to an open tab in just a few clicks.

Why Choose Context Switcher?

Quick Privacy Switch: Need to instantly switch to work-related tabs? With a single shortcut, quickly shuffle your tabs to the appropriate context—ideal for those sudden moments when you need to bring up work-related tabs in an instant. Keep your focus or privacy intact effortlessly!

Whether you’re working on a project, researching for personal interests, or simply browsing, Context Switcher helps you stay organized, eliminates distractions, and lets you focus on what matters. Say goodbye to countless windows and lost tabs—transform your browsing workflow today!.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Context Switcher", "version": "1.0", "description": "Easily switch between browser contexts like Work, Personal, and Study.", "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs", "windows" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icons8-switch-16.png", "48": "icons/icons8-switch-50.png", "128": "icons/icons8-switch-100.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icons8-switch-16.png", "48": "icons/icons8-switch-50.png", "128": "icons/icons8-switch-100.png" }, "commands": { "switch-context-1": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+1", "mac": "Command+Shift+1" }, "description": "Switch to context 1" }, "switch-context-2": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+2", "mac": "Command+Shift+2" }, "description": "Switch to context 2" }, "switch-context-3": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+3", "mac": "Command+Shift+3" }, "description": "Switch to context 3" } }}
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How to download and manually install Context Switcher extension

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

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

If you ever need to manually install a Context Switcher extension, 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 Context Switcher Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Context Switcher 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 Context Switcher extension file

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

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