Adds a button to GitHub that opens projects on Dev Spaces instances.

Latest Version

Version
1.1.1
Update
January 12, 2024
Size
2.57MiB
Developer
Category
Users
135
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Storage
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Try in Dev Spaces Extension

The Try in Dev Spaces extension provides a \"Dev Spaces\" button for GitHub repository pages, allowing you to create a cloud development environment for your Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces installation right from GitHub.

Additional Dev Spaces instances can be configured in the extension's options.

By default, development environments will be created in the Red Hat Developer Sandbox. Usage of the Red Hat Developer Sandbox is subject to the Red Hat Privacy Statement: https://www.redhat.com/en/about/privacy-policy

This project is open source on GitHub under the MIT license: https://github.com/redhat-developer/try-in-dev-spaces-browser-extension

What's new for version 1.1.1:
Adds the \"Dev Spaces\" button in the new GitHub UI.

What's new for version 1.1.0:
GitHub Enterprise support is now available. To configure GitHub Enterprise support:
1. Type \"chrome://extensions\" in the address bar
2. Find the \"Try in Dev Spaces\" extension and click on \"Details\"
3. Click on \"Extension options\" located near the bottom of the page
4. Click on the \"GitHub Enterprise domains\" tab
5. Enter your GitHub Enterprise domain (ex. https://github.example.com)
6. Accept the permission prompt. The permission is required to allow the extension to insert the \"Dev Spaces\" button within the GitHub webpage.
7. Navigate to a GitHub project within your GitHub Enterprise instance to see the new \"Dev Spaces\" button.
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"description":"Adds a button to GitHub that opens projects on Dev Spaces instances.",
"version":"1.1.1",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"Try in Dev Spaces",
"optional_host_permissions":["https://*/*",
"http://*/*"],
"host_permissions":["https://github.com/*"],
"background":{"service_worker":"backgroundScript.bundle.js"},
"permissions":["storage",
"scripting"],
"options_ui":{"page":"options.html",
"open_in_tab":false},
"icons":{"16":"icon16.png",
"32":"icon32.png",
"48":"icon48.png",
"128":"icon128.png"}}
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How to download and manually install Try in Dev Spaces extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Try in Dev Spaces extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Try in Dev Spaces 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 Try in Dev Spaces Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Try in Dev Spaces 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 Try in Dev Spaces extension file

Select and download the Try in Dev Spaces 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 Try in Dev Spaces 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 Try in Dev Spaces 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 Try in Dev Spaces 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 Try in Dev Spaces extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Alex Hussey (ID: 000000753bd36ded) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/21/2023 Very easy to configure and use