Gifster chrome extension

Latest Version

Version
0.9.7
Update
February 17, 2014
Size
102KiB
Developer
Category
Users
113
Rating
3.75 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ContextMenus
Tabs
Http://*/*
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gifster Extension

Use gifster to easily bookmark and share your favourite images on the web.

// Bookmarking images
If you come across an image on the web that you want to bookmark, simply right-click the image and select the \"Bookmark image\" gifster option. This saves the image to your personal library for later use.

// Browsing your library
To open up your image library, you can right-click a textfield (eg. a comment box), and select the \"Insert image\" gifster option. You can scroll through your image library until you find the image that you are looking for.

//Sharing images
To share an image, click the green checkmark and you will then be able to copy the link for the image that you've chosen. After copying the link, paste it wherever you'd like to share it.

//Managing your library
Lastly, if you want to remove an image from your library, just click the trash can and the image will be permanently deleted from your library.

//FAQ
Q: Is gifster open source?
A: Yes, http://derekjonescanada.github.io/gifster/

Q: Does gifster store images on my computer?
A: No, gifster stores text urls using chrome's local storage.

Q: Will I use extra bandwidth by viewing images in gifster's library?
A: No, web browsers use caching to avoid downloading data that has already been received.

Notice:
gifster requires access to your data on websites, tabs and browsing activity, but gifster does NOT have adware, malware, or spyware, and does NOT collect or use your data.

Disclaimer:
This extension uses Google Analytics to collect extension usage statistics to help improve user experience. If you want to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking, please visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name":"gifster","version":"0.9.7","manifest_version":2,"description":"gifster chrome extension","background":{"scripts":["scripts/modernizr.min.js", "scripts/background.js"],"persistent": false},"content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://*/*", "http://*/*", "file://*/*"], "js": ["scripts/jquery-1.10.2.min.js", "scripts/jquery.lazy.min.js", "scripts/content.js"], "css": ["styles/styles.css"], "run_at": "document_end" } ],"permissions":["contextMenus", "tabs","http://*/*","https://*/*"],"content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'","icons":{"16":"images/icon_16.png","128":"images/icon_128.png"},"web_accessible_resources": [ "images/icon_128.png", "images/close_button.png", "images/loading.gif", "images/logo_200.png", "images/insert.png", "images/trash.png", "images/donate.png" ]}
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How to download and manually install gifster extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install gifster 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 gifster extension file

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

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User reviews

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Kory Nunn (ID: 0000001a637bcb9d) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/12/2018 Can bookmark, can't get the link from bookmarks without using the chrome inspector.

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Chris (ID: 000000468d72f313) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/07/2014 All the usefulness of flushing bookmarks down the toilet. Still gets 3 because it's newish and the developer may care enough to fix it someday. I see no way to access or find the bookmarked images.

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Gavin FD (ID: 00000015a5087224) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/11/2014 Works well, would recommend. Pros: - Can save gifs - Nice interface Cons: - Does not provide soothing music - My dog was not able to use it, too complicated