Opens the active item in a background tab when the user presses a customizable hotkeys (default: 'o' and 'v') in NewsBlur.

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Version
0.5.0
Update
June 26, 2024
Size
45.65KiB
Developer
Category
Users
224
Rating
4.6 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Background Tab for NewsBlur Extension

This extension allows you to open a link in a background tab by pressing a customizable hotkey (default 'o' or 'v'). This feature used to work without an extension, but it broke starting with Chrome 41.

Be sure to reload the NewsBlur page after installing or changing the hotkey(s).

Source code is available at: https://github.com/Lyrrad/NewsBlurBackgroundTab

What's new?

0.5.0:

Migrate to Manifest V3.
Known issue: Customized hotkeys not working. It should still work with the default \"o\" and \"v\" hotkeys. Pull requests or suggestions welcome.

0.4.1:

Add support for beta.newsblur.com (Thanks to David Edwards)
Migrated from deprecated chrome.extension to chrome.runtime (Thanks to Jefferson Scher)

0.4.0:

Able to override Newsblur hotkeys (New default \"o\" and \"v\"). (Thanks to Gary Pandergast)
Added support for multiple hotkeys.
Changed to local storage instead of using Chrome Sync to store extension settings. Settings from 0.3.0 will be lost.

0.3.0:

Support for customizable hotkey. Default is \";\".
Bug fixes.

0.2.4:

Minor bug fixes.

0.2.3:
- New tabs should now open next to the current tab.
- Fix issues with key capture on certain overlays.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "background": { "service_worker": "listener.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "keypress.js" ], "matches": [ "http://www.newsblur.com/*", "https://www.newsblur.com/*", "http://newsblur.com/*", "https://newsblur.com/*", "http://beta.newsblur.com/*", "https://beta.newsblur.com/*" ] } ], "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }, "name": "Background Tab for NewsBlur", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "64": "icon64.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "version": "0.5.0", "permissions": [ "storage"], "host_permissions": [ "http://www.newsblur.com/*", "https://www.newsblur.com/*", "http://newsblur.com/*", "https://newsblur.com/*", "http://beta.newsblur.com/*", "https://beta.newsblur.com/*" ], "description": "Opens the active item in a background tab when the user presses a customizable hotkeys (default: 'o' and 'v') in NewsBlur.", "manifest_version": 3}
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How to download and manually install Background Tab for NewsBlur extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Background Tab for NewsBlur extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Background Tab for NewsBlur 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 Background Tab for NewsBlur Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Background Tab for NewsBlur 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 Background Tab for NewsBlur extension file

Select and download the Background Tab for NewsBlur 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 Background Tab for NewsBlur 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 Background Tab for NewsBlur 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 Background Tab for NewsBlur 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 Background Tab for NewsBlur extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Alberto Calderón (ID: 0000004bbd10cc71) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/09/2015 Basic daily need!

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Mathias L (ID: 00000009c5fecd0e) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/27/2015 Good extension, but not perfect. Before this feature was broken in Chrome 41, opening more than one tab in the background would que up the tabs, adding each new tab to the right of the last one. With this extension it opens them up to the left of the last opened tab. Is there are way for you to add an option to open tabs to the right of the previously opened tab?

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Jeff Forcier (ID: 00000042e5f1df5d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/18/2015 Works as advertised!

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Randy Staab (ID: 0000004d903f796f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/04/2015 Works precisely as advertised! With Chrome v41's aggressive popup blocker my visits to NewsBlur frequently became annoying. This extension has restored my sanity, and for that I thank you!