Allows users to preview their tabs

Latest Version

Version
1.6
Update
February 4, 2017
Size
1.69MiB
Developer
Category
Users
11
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Tabs

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Peek Extension

This extension gives users the control to preview all of their open tabs on a browser window.
- Clicking CTRL+SPACE on Windows or CTRL+Q on OSX allows the user to open their tab previews page.
- Clicking on the preview will navigate the user to that tab.
- Users can choose between three different views: Group, List, and Carousel.
- Users can change the body and tab backgrounds to various different colors.
- Users can search for tab titles using the \"Find\" search bar on the top navigation bar.

Developed by:
Justin A. Barros - [email protected]
Luca Guarro - [email protected]
Rahul K. Shori - [email protected]
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Peek", "version": "1.6", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Allows users to preview their tabs", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icon128.png", "default_title": "Peek", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/materialize/0.97.8/js/materialize.min.js; object-src 'self'", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "windows": "Ctrl+Space", "mac": "MacCtrl+Q" } } }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "tabs", "" ], "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*", ""], "css": ["style.css"], "js": ["scale.js"] }]}
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How to download and manually install Peek extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Peek 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 Peek extension file

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

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User reviews

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Faraz Farooq (ID: 000000040e01d75e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/12/2017 Very helpful and being able to see what each tab represents clearly instead of wasting time going through each of them randomly.

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Rahul Shori (ID: 000000c8bb3fad58) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/07/2017 This is actually a really helpful extension. Definitely recommend it if you're someone who has a bunch of tabs open all the time.

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Yu Wang (ID: 000000f4b2a805fc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/07/2017 The interface is so clean! It helps me to organize my tab-fari very well.

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Manny Romero (ID: 0000006d5799104e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/09/2017 Dope extension, I was lost in a stormy sea of tabs, but now the lighthouse has guided me home...

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Bianca (ID: 000000ce0cfa2f54) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/31/2017 Dope extension, wish I can see the screenshots of each tab tho