Extends the developer tools to debug form fields on the page. Creates a panel to debug all forms. Export form states to JSON.

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Version
1.3.0
Update
October 29, 2014
Size
43.95KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
2.16667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Form Tools Extension

Developer Tools Extension panel to debug form elements for an inspected page.

This extension creates an additional panel in the chrome developer tools to show a running list of form inputs and current values.

Useful for debugging form data elements. View hidden form fields, dropdown values, checkboxes etc as well as inputs and textareas.

* View/Edit form elements as they are changed.
* Save/Load all form data for a page
* Export and Import form data to JSON

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Releases
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v1.3.0 Updated U.I, renamed to form tools, as it is more than just viewing now.
v1.2.0 Added Saving/Loading of form elements
v1.1.1 Added Import/Export to JSON
v1.0.9 Moved FormViewer from elements panel sidebar to its own panel for more screen real estate.

v1.0.8 Fixed to work with later versions of chrome (using runtime over extension)

v1.0.5 Added ability to edit values within sidebar, just click on value, change and press enter.

v1.0.2 Initial Release - view only
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Form Tools", "short_name":"FormTools", "version": "1.3.0", "description": "Extends the developer tools to debug form fields on the page. Creates a panel to debug all forms. Export form states to JSON.", "devtools_page": "devtools.html", "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": [ "tabs","storage" ],"icons":{"48":"icon48.png","128":"icon128.png"}, "content_scripts":[ { "matches": [""], "js":["content_script.js"], "all_frames":true, "run_at": "document_end" } ],"background":{"scripts": ["background.js"],"persistent":false}}
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How to download and manually install Form Tools extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Form Tools extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Form Tools 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 Form Tools extension file

Select and download the Form Tools 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 Form Tools 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 Form Tools 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 Form Tools 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 Form Tools extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Coding With Abdul Rehman (ID: 0000004a4e275dbe) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/06/2019 Not Working

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M. Blu. (ID: 0000005dbf3fde0a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 12/05/2018 It doesn't work. It send me in the chrome store. For better form-debugging look here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail//lmglffpnjekeloehgkamfdkhjonohblj

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Jesus (ID: 0000006acbc1f238) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/07/2018 The button to use it doesn't appear in extensions bar

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Kostika D (ID: 00000087ffc6d3ae) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/24/2017 Doesn't work. When I click it on the menu it just takes me to the chrome store.

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Ali Hurworth (ID: 00000011992daccf) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/25/2017 Didn't work