An open-source, least privilege Cookies.txt extension

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Version
1.2.0
Update
January 2, 2023
Size
91.14KiB
Developer
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Users
9,000+
Rating
4.6 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Languages Support
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Open Cookies.txt Extension

Least privilege Cookies.txt Extension

Download or view cookies from the granted websites as cookies.txt format. The extension doesn't access your cookies by default. It only access when you allow it to.

Permissions:
- downloads: Download your cookie as a single file with fixed name (without (1) (2) (3).txt).

This extension doesn't collect any user data.

CHANGELOGS:
- v1.2.0: 2023-Jan
*) Added: support Incognito mode
- v1.1.0: 2022-May
*) Removed \"Read your browsing history\" permission (tabs).

Source code: https://github.com/ReeganExE/open-cookies.txt
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "permissions": [ "downloads", "activeTab" ], "optional_permissions": [ "cookies", "*://*/*" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "icon.png", "38": "icon.png" }, "default_title": "View cookies", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "manifest_version": 2, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'", "icons": { "48": "icon.png", "128": "icon.png" }, "author": "Ninh Pham", "description": "An open-source, least privilege Cookies.txt extension", "version": "1.2.0", "name": "Open Cookies.txt"}
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How to download and manually install Open Cookies.txt extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Open Cookies.txt extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Open Cookies.txt 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 Open Cookies.txt extension file

Select and download the Open Cookies.txt 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 Open Cookies.txt 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 Open Cookies.txt 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 Open Cookies.txt 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 Open Cookies.txt extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Chris Fairbanks (ID: 00000065ae3a6706) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/11/2023 Works well and simply, with minimally invasive and easily revokable permissions. The link to source code doesn't lead to an actual repo, however, which is a big problem as far as transparency of a self-described "open source" plugin.

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chris varenhorst (ID: 000000a8d244c76c) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/14/2022 thank you for making a minimal permissions extension that does this! Many many thanks. UPDATE: The link to the extension source code is broken I can't find the repository anywhere else on github. I looked at the Chrome extensions source and it's just one big minified file that includes react. Nothing suspicious about minification, but I wish I could see the real source somewhere. Of course with the minimal permission set the source doesn't really matter. But given the privacy conscious audience this extension is targeting, I think keeping the source on github, or non-minifying it, would be appreciated.

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Marc Waiwai (ID: 0000007ae1336dc4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/07/2022 Does the job cleanly. Just allow for specific permissions when needed. Helps you remove the permissions when not needed anymore.