Display slack handles alongside real names.

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Version
0.1
Update
June 7, 2016
Size
10.94KiB
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Users
56
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Slack real names + handles Extension

Display Slack handles alongside real names. This is especially useful on large community Slacks where you don't necessarily know everyone by handle.

Ensure that \"Display real names instead of usernames\" is checked in the \"Messages & Media\" section of your preferences.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Slack real names + handles", "description": "Display slack handles alongside real names.", "version": "0.1", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "script.js" ], "matches": [ "https://*.slack.com/messages/*" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Slack real names + handles extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Slack real names + handles extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Slack real names + handles 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 Slack real names + handles Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Slack real names + handles 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 Slack real names + handles extension file

Select and download the Slack real names + handles 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 Slack real names + handles 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 Slack real names + handles 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 Slack real names + handles 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 Slack real names + handles extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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(ID: ) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/10/2018 Doesn't work :-(

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Matija Erceg (ID: 000000f1787996c2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/28/2017 Cool idea. Extension works well, but you have to set it to display real names. if you have Slack set to display handles, it won't work.