Client for OBS now playing widget

Latest Version

Version
1.2.4
Update
February 20, 2024
Size
42.77KiB
Developer
www.playingnow.de
Category
Users
160
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Now Playing - OBS Extension

This extension is a part for OBS now playing widget, which is used to display songs names and its duration from soundcloud.com, youtube.com, music.youtube.com and open.spotify.com services in OBS.

All the files are publically availible as well as the installation tutorial, by the following repo: https://gitlab.com/tizhproger/now-playing-obs

You can view the code and run it by yourself, wihtout this particaular extension only using Chrome developer settings.

This extension doesn't store your data locally or via Chrome API tools. It only uses songs titles, duration and playing states, working with the content on the page. No account data are saved, transferred outside of your PC.

All data are transmitted on localhost address to server application, which sends it to OBS locally.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Now Playing - OBS", "version": "1.2.4", "description": "Client for OBS now playing widget", "manifest_version": 3, "author": "Tizhproger inspired by Tuna", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://*.youtube.com/*", "https://*.spotify.com/*", "https://*.soundcloud.com/*"], "js": ["nowplaying_client.js"] } ],"icons": { "16": "16.png", "32": "32.png", "48": "48.png", "64": "64.png", "128": "128.png"}}
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How to download and manually install Now Playing - OBS extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Now Playing - OBS extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Now Playing - OBS 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 Now Playing - OBS Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Now Playing - OBS 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 Now Playing - OBS extension file

Select and download the Now Playing - OBS 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 Now Playing - OBS 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 Now Playing - OBS 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 Now Playing - OBS 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 Now Playing - OBS extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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kefir (ID: 000000c288879106) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/25/2023 супер расширение