Stuff that Salesforce should have added already... Adding flow and user tabs into setup.

Latest Version

Version
1.5
Update
November 25, 2024
Size
253KiB
Developer
www.salesforcementor.com
Category
Users
6,000+
Rating
4.94737 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
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Why Salesforce Extension

Add custom flow and user tabs to Salesforce setup.
Tired of typing in \"f-l-o-w\" into the setup search. There has to be a better way?! Why not use all the space in the setup tab menu that Salesforce already give us? Well that's exactly what this extension does. I don't know about you but I've probably typed in user and flow into the setup at least a thousand time and it makes me go... why Salesforce.

Basically functionality that Salesforce should already have...

See more at https://github.com/walters954/why-salesforce
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Why Salesforce extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Why Salesforce 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 Why Salesforce extension file

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

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User reviews

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Erica Perez (ID: 000000ba30370f7e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/13/2023 Saves me so many clicks! Would love to also have 'Paused and Failed Flow Interviews' in a tab next to Flow.

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Rodney Andersen (ID: 0000000a06ce08f3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/27/2023 Excellent addition. Rearranging tabs would be nice.

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William Rems (ID: 0000007e902cb538) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/07/2023 Great extension! Such a simple idea. Why is this not OOTB functionality? Being able to rearrange the tabs would be a super sweet addition to this extension!

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Andreas Bruchwitz (ID: 000000c9ad05efbf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/04/2023 Saves a lot of time, easy to setup, any SF link can be used. Absolutely recommend WHY SF!

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Jessica Sharley (ID: 00000052abdc696e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/14/2023 This is so genius, "WHY, SALESFORCE???" indeed. Every time I use it, it makes me happy.