Debug your Optimizely experiments with useful JavaScript console logging and powerful caching and snippet injection options.
Optimizely Assistant Extension
The extension also enables you to use a non-cached version of your Optimizely snippet or even swap to use a different snippet you own on that page. These are useful tools for reducing wait time when debugging and trying out staging content on a production site.
Here are the steps to setup the extension:
- Turn on the extension by clicking on the Optimizely logo to the right of the address bar.
- Login to your Optimizely account when prompted. This fetches the list of projects and snippets you have permission to view with the extension.
- Open the Chrome JavaScript console to see the messages.
- On Windows and Linux, press Control-Shift-J.
- On Mac, press Command-Option-J.
- Navigate to a site where your snippet is installed to see the console log populate with Optimizely information.
- You will need to enable developer mode in order to use certain features
The terms of the applicable agreement between you and Optimizely (including the online terms of service located at the following URL, https://www.optimizely.com/terms/ ) shall govern your access, installation and/or usage of this Optimizely Assistant Extension.
You can learn more about the extension in our Knowledge Base at https://help.optimizely.com/QA_Campaigns_and_Experiments/The_Optimizely_Chrome_extension.
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How to download and manually install Optimizely Assistant extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Optimizely Assistant 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 Optimizely Assistant extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Optimizely Assistant extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Optimizely Assistant extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Optimizely Assistant 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 Optimizely Assistant Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Optimizely Assistant extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Optimizely Assistant extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Optimizely Assistant 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 Optimizely Assistant 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 Optimizely Assistant extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Optimizely Assistant 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 Optimizely Assistant extension file
Select and download the Optimizely Assistant 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 Optimizely Assistant 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 Optimizely Assistant 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 Optimizely Assistant 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 Optimizely Assistant extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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