A collection of useful browser tools - includes QR code generator, URL shortener & access to a page's history in Wayback Machine™.

Latest Version

Version
2.0
Update
March 8, 2019
Size
297KiB
Developer
Category
Users
522
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ActiveTab
Http://archive.org/*
Https://archive.org/*
Http://www.googleapis.com/*
Https://www.googleapis.com/*
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Browser Utilities Extension

A collection of useful browser utilities - includes QR code generator, URL shortener and access to a webpage's history in Wayback Machine™.

How to generate a QR code

1. With the page you want to generate a QR code for open in the current tab, click the Browser Utilities icon in the Chrome toolbar

2. Click \"Generate QR code\"

3. You can download the generated QR code or enter another link to generate a different QR code.

How to generate a URL short link

1. With the page you want to generate a short link for open in the current tab, click the Browser Utilities icon in the Chrome toolbar

2. Click \"Generate short link\"

3. You can copy the generated link to the clipboard or enter another link to generate a different short link.

How to access a webpage's history in the Internet Archive™

1. With the page whose history you want to access open in the current tab, click the Browser Utilities icon in the Chrome toolbar
2. Click \"Internet Archive™ history\"
3. The extension will check the Internet Archive and inform you if the page is available. If the page is available, click \"Open in Wayback Machine\" to access its history.
4. You can also enter another link to access in the Internet Archive™.

UPDATE NOTE: This extension no longer has the YouTube™ video looping feature.

Youtube™ is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.
Wayback Machine™ is a registered trademark of Internet Archive.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Browser Utilities", "author": "Josephus Paye II", "description": "A collection of useful browser tools - includes QR code generator, URL shortener & access to a page's history in Wayback Machine\u2122.", "version": "2.0", "icons": { "128": "assets/img/icon-128.png", "256": "assets/img/icon-256.png", "512": "assets/img/icon-512.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "activeTab", "http://archive.org/*", "https://archive.org/*", "http://www.googleapis.com/*", "https://www.googleapis.com/*" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "assets/img/icon-19.png", "38": "assets/img/icon-38.png" }, "default_popup": "index.html", "default_title": "Browser Utilities" }}
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How to download and manually install Browser Utilities extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Browser Utilities 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 Browser Utilities extension file

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

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