The easiest way to launch the console page of AWS services

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0.1.2
Update
March 8, 2019
Size
6.28MiB
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Users
62
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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aws-launcher Extension

==Observation

When I ask users of AWS to navigate to a specific AWS service, the user typically takes a few seconds sinking in on the overwhelming number of services in the console page, subsequently entering the service name via Ctrl-F to find where to click.

==Problem

Too many service. Too difficult to find where the link is. Why is there no simple seach bar?

==Solution

Naturally, based on the observation, let's build a AWS Launcher that has search capability to help easily launch specific AWS services console.

==Features

* Instant Search to launching AWS services - no more scanning the console home page to see where to click
* Enter to launch first listed service - type and enter and launch - don't need to use the mouse to click and launch

==Further Work

* save state
* MRU
* settings
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "aws-launcher", "description": "The easiest way to launch the console page of AWS services", "version": "0.1.2", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_popup": "index.html" }, "permissions": []}
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How to download and manually install aws-launcher extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download aws-launcher extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install aws-launcher 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 aws-launcher extension file

Select and download the aws-launcher 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 aws-launcher 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 aws-launcher 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 aws-launcher 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 aws-launcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Guangyang Li (ID: 0000003948f2cab0) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/27/2020 EMR link is broken. https://us-west-2.console.aws.amazon.com/emr/ => https://us-west-2.console.aws.amazon.com/elasticmapreduce/

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Andrew Choo (ID: 0000003d4ec478e2) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/17/2019 Thanks for this. Really useful and much potential. Just need to be able to set default AZ (only reason why the 4star) and possibly set default keyboard shortcut. Other customization options are for listed AZ, icons, colors, font etc. would also be welcome.