Codeforces Lite is a powerful Chrome extension designed specifically for competitive programmers. It enhances the Codeforces…

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Codeforces Lite Extension

Codeforces Lite is a powerful Chrome extension designed specifically for competitive programmers. It enhances the Codeforces platform, making it more user-friendly and efficient for coding, practicing, and competing. With an integrated code editor having capabilities to execute your code live, a sleek dark theme, and customizable templates, Codeforces Lite offers the features you need for a seamless and productive experience.

Features:

➤ Built-in Code Editor with Code Saving Features
Codeforces Lite lets you write, time, and submit code directly on the problem page, avoiding tab switches or uploads.
- Language selector & adjustable font size
- Built-in timer for timed solving
- Code reset and auto-indentation

Submitted codes are saved locally and can be retrieved later. The system manages over 1,000+ files (up to 200+ lines each) by automatically clearing older codes to make space.

➤ Code Running Capabilities
With the support of Judge0, users can now run their code seamlessly with 150+ code runs per day. A fail-safe mechanism ensures fallback support if callbacks fail due to internal issues. Experience Codeforces like Never Before!

- Built-in code execution system with real-time results.
- Instantly test against sample cases.
- View detailed metrics like execution time and memory usage.
- Input custom test cases for more flexibility.
- Get detailed error messages for compilation and runtime issues, aiding faster debugging.

All these features make debugging and testing hassle-free and efficient.

➤ Dark Theme
Codeforces Lite offers an optimized dark theme for a comfortable coding experience, especially during long sessions.
- Reduced eye strain in low-light conditions and battery-saving capabilities.
- Improved code readability with optimized syntax highlighting
- Easy toggle to switch between light and dark modes based on preference.

➤ Custom Templates and Default Cursor Placement
Codeforces Lite allows you to create custom templates that automatically load for new problems, eliminating repetitive setup and boilerplate code. Predefine common elements like input/output functions and debugging statements to enhance your problem-solving efficiency.

➤ UI Enhancement
Codeforces Lite improves the overall UI, making it more accessible and user-friendly.
- Better alignment on the problem set page for a structured appearance
- Redesigned login and registration pages for a smoother experience
- Easy toggle to switch between the default and enhanced user interfaces based on your preferences.

This extension was built by Maanas Sehgal and Devendra Suryavanshi.

We welcome contributions! Visit our GitHub repository to get involved: https://github.com/MaanasSehgal/Codeforces-Lite
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Codeforces Lite extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Codeforces Lite 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 Codeforces Lite extension file

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

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