A tool for redirecting URLs and allowing CORS to make the local development experience easy and happy.

Latest Version

Version
1.17.1
Update
May 31, 2021
Size
1.6MiB
Developer
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
WebRequest
Storage
WebRequestBlocking
BrowsingData

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XSwitch Extension

A tool for redirecting URLs and allowing CORS to make the local development experience easy and happy.
You can use it to redirect online CDN or any other URLs to other URLs, like local files/CDN URLs/inline JavaScript etc.
You can also make sites enabled CORS, just for you
Have Fun.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "XSwitch", "description": "A tool for redirecting URLs and allowing CORS to make the local development experience easy and happy.", "short_name": "xs", "version": "1.17.1", "manifest_version": 2, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "images/grey_128.png", "default_title": "XSwitch", "default_popup": "XSwitch.html" }, "permissions": [ "webRequest", "storage", "webRequestBlocking", "browsingData", "" ], "icons": { "48": "images/grey_128.png", "128": "images/grey_128.png" }, "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "windows": "Ctrl+Shift+X", "mac": "Command+Shift+X", "default": "Ctrl+Shift+X" } } }, "options_page": "options.html", "background": { "scripts": ["background.min.js"] }}
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How to download and manually install XSwitch extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install XSwitch 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 XSwitch extension file

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

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User reviews

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hk w (ID: 00000099e3f01d09) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/06/2023 在浏览器右上角插件点击时,发现弹出的xwitch变窄了,比较影响体验,有方法解决吗

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Lemoo (ID: 000000ae0a5e4f7b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/24/2023 非常好用

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andy wu (ID: 000000b8efbcba15) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/17/2022 代理规则生效时,请帮我来一个“非常明显”的icon提示。有些时候忘记配置了这个规则,查问题时不会想到是Chrome扩展修改了代理规则。

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孤歌许 (ID: 00000087dd0a70df) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/02/2021 好用,三连

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吕哲扬 (ID: 0000005920f4bfb7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/02/2020 非常好用!