Skips the link filter page when clicking a link in Steam chat

Latest Version

Version
1.0.0.1
Update
August 19, 2014
Size
21.82KiB
Developer
Category
Users
65
Rating
3.66667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
*://*.steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=*
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
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Steam Community Redirect Bypass Extension

Valve's Steam client (which I am not affiliated with in any way shape or form) has a feature intended to protect users from phishing scams. Upon clicking any non-Valve link in the chat portion of the Steam client, users are redirected to a link filter page. This page informs the user that the link they clicked is not a Valve site and not to enter any personal information.

Users of both the Google Chrome browser (with it set as the system default) and Steam's client can install this plugin to immediately redirect away from their link filter page, without requiring the user to click the \"continue\" link. Note that this extension, in a sense, undermines a security feature and as such should only be used by advanced users. Again, please only install this extension if you're good at differentiating between official and unofficial sites, and never enter your personal information after following a suspicious link.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Steam Community Redirect Bypass", "description": "Skips the link filter page when clicking a link in Steam chat", "version": "1.0.0.1", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png", "64": "icon64.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "background": { "persistent": true, "scripts": ["steamfilter.js"] }, "permissions": [ "*://*.steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?url=*", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking" ]}
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How to download and manually install Steam Community Redirect Bypass extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Steam Community Redirect Bypass extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Steam Community Redirect Bypass 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 Steam Community Redirect Bypass Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Steam Community Redirect Bypass 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 Steam Community Redirect Bypass extension file

Select and download the Steam Community Redirect Bypass 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 Steam Community Redirect Bypass 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 Steam Community Redirect Bypass 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 Steam Community Redirect Bypass 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 Steam Community Redirect Bypass extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Hamid Karevan (ID: 0000004bbfeedaa8) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/09/2020 it doesn't work at all

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Eric Mendoza (ID: 0000003eb3629b78) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/01/2014 Got rid of annoying redirect screen. No Bells. No Whistles. It's exactly what I wanted.

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Gabriel Williams (ID: 0000008ddcd7b2dd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/20/2014 A much needed extension if you use Steam. A++, 11 out of 10, would install again.