Annoyed by the browser just download files with the same name by just appending "(1)" "(2)" to the filename without your…

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0.1
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August 9, 2024
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3.74KiB
Developer
hlwjia.dev
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1,000+
Rating
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Manifest Version
3
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Avoid Duplicate Downloads Extension

Annoyed by the browser just download files with the same name by just appending \"(1)\" \"(2)\" to the filename without your confirmation?

Chrome automatically appends (1) to the end of the filename if there's another file with the same name in the download folder.

If you are tired of having a lot of duplicates files in your download folder, look no further.

With this extension, you'll be prompted with \"save as\" dialog for you to choose either rename the downloading file or overwrite the existing file.

No more filename(1).pdf in your Downloads folder.

This is also an open source project:
https://github.com/hlwjia/avoid-duplicate-downloads-chrome-ext
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Avoid Duplicate Downloads", "description": "", "version": "0.1", "author": "supjohn.com", "action": { "default_title": "No more abc(1).pdf" }, "permissions": [ "downloads" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }}
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How to download and manually install Avoid Duplicate Downloads extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Avoid Duplicate Downloads extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Avoid Duplicate Downloads 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 Avoid Duplicate Downloads extension file

Select and download the Avoid Duplicate Downloads 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 Avoid Duplicate Downloads 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 Avoid Duplicate Downloads 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 Avoid Duplicate Downloads 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 Avoid Duplicate Downloads extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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