Easily switch between multiple proxies via toolbar popup.

Latest Version

Version
0.1.8
Update
November 15, 2024
Size
79.01KiB
Developer
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
3.95652 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Proxy
Storage
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Proxy Switcher Extension

Proxy Switcher is an extension that helps you easily switch proxies from toolbar popup UI.

Simply open toolbar popup and click on the desired category. There are five categories available to choose from. Moreover, badge icon color changes according to the chosen category. Once the proxy is set, a notification popup shows you the current state.

This addon supports PAC proxy as well. Moreover you can white-list any domain or website through toolbar popup UI. In order to white-list a domain, please add the desired domain to the bypass area in toolbar popup. For example, to white-list - https://www.example.com - please add - *example.com - to the filed. Please note that all the entries should be comma separated. Once you filled the bypass area, please mark the related checkbox as well (the checkbox next to the Bypass category).

To set PAC proxy, please add a PAC URL or SCRIPT to the designated area (PATH input area). Please note that a PAC path should have a certain format. For example if your PAC file is located in - C:// - folder (on windows machine), please write - file:///C:/pac.data - in the PATH area. If you do not know how to write a PAC file, please read this (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proxy_auto-config) Wikipedia page. Once you made a correct PAC file, please add it to the PATH field.

To report bugs, please fill the bug report form in the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/proxy-switcher.html).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "0.1.8", "manifest_version": 3, "offline_enabled": true, "name": "Proxy Switcher", "homepage_url": "https://mybrowseraddon.com/proxy-switcher.html", "description": "Easily switch between multiple proxies via toolbar popup.", "commands": { "_execute_action": {} }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "optional_host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "optional_permissions": [ "webRequest", "webRequestAuthProvider" ], "permissions": [ "proxy", "storage", "notifications" ], "action": { "default_title": "Proxy Switcher", "default_popup": "data/popup/popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png", "128": "data/icons/128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Proxy Switcher extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Proxy Switcher 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 Proxy Switcher extension file

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

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User reviews

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Yan Hordashevskiy (ID: 000000b4a30ecdc0) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/19/2022 proxy.pac dont work function alert_eval(str) { alert(str + ' isssss ' + eval(str)) }

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telucruB Dan (ID: 000000d13d2c06c6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/09/2021 Well the app does work, is ok, but is harrasing me with the notifications in windows! Please give option to stop notify!

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Rebus (ID: 0000000ccdaeb67a) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/14/2021 Unfortunately in recent versions of chrome it is for some reason loosing the settings, so each time you would like to switch (for example from Direct to PAC) you have to write the configuration again, which in case of filling the URL to PAC script is pretty annoying.

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Xin Xiong (ID: 000000a36ebc3af3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/01/2021 简单好用。

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Vlad Ichimescu (ID: 0000005b19a3bb22) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/13/2021 does exactly what it's clear UI supposed to be doing! would be 5* if you could disable annoying desktop notifications from it's own settings.