Hey Lazy! I am a convenient tool to control your Music.

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Version
1.1.1
Update
March 16, 2023
Size
105KiB
Developer
Category
Users
32
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Sloth Extension

A tool made for your convenience. Sloth lets you control your Music/Audio right there from any Tab.

To change the music while working, you go to the music tab and press the controls.
Was it frustrating?
Enters Sloth, an extension to solve this. It lets you control your music without leaving your current tab.

This is first generation of our Sloth with minimum characteristics. We'll be adding support for all major browsers for majority of music streaming sites such as Spotify, Gaana, Saavn etc.

*****Version 1.1*****
*Updated extension with the latest extension development environment manifest v3.
*Bug fixes

*****Version 1.0*****
* Major release
* Sloth Got a visual update
* Now for all four sites(Youtube, Youtube Music, Gaana, and Spotify) music controls will be available on same screen.
* Direct link to open Sloth in Chrome Web store

*****Version 0.6*****
* Updated fonts.
* Added marquee for song title to enhance user experience.

*****Version 0.5*****
*Sloth has got new visual update.
*Now sloth can handle multiple tabs.
*Sloth can show the video/audio title for each tab.

*****Version 0.4*****
*On Installing/updating extension the Music sites tab auto reloads to reflect changes on them immediately.

******Version 0.3******
*Sloth has got a visual update.
*Sloth now also prevents annoying \"Are you watching?\" popup while listening songs on YouTube.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Sloth", "author": "FrootyStudios", "version": "1.1.1", "description": "Hey Lazy! I am a convenient tool to control your Music.", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker": "mainServiceWorker.js" }, "permissions": [ "tabs" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://*.youtube.com/*", "*://*.gaana.com/*", "*://*.spotify.com/*" ], "css": [], "js": [ "libs/jquery.slim.js", "config/selectorConfig.js", "config/extensionCommandsConfig.js", "contentScript/gaanaController.js", "contentScript/spotifyController.js", "contentScript/youTubeController.js", "contentScript/musicYouTubeController.js", "contentScript/index.js" ] } ], "action": { "default_popup": "views/popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "assets/icons/ext_icon_16.png", "32": "assets/icons/ext_icon_32.png", "48": "assets/icons/ext_icon_48.png", "128": "assets/icons/ext_icon_128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "assets/icons/ext_icon_16.png", "32": "assets/icons/ext_icon_32.png", "48": "assets/icons/ext_icon_48.png", "128": "assets/icons/ext_icon_128.png" } }
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How to download and manually install Sloth extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Sloth 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 Sloth extension file

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

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