Easily view, copy or search local storage content from any webpage by clicking on the extension icon.

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Version
0.0.3
Update
December 3, 2023
Size
20.14KiB
Developer
Category
Users
207
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
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Local Storage Explorer Extension

## Usage
Local storage maintains a separate storage area for each given origin, data persists even when the browser is closed and reopened. It gets cleared only through JavaScript, or clearing the Browser cache / Locally Stored Data. It is a JSON object. For more information about local storage, see https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Window/localStorage

This extension allow you to visualize, copy or search the content of the local storage easily. After clicking on the extension icon, you will see a popup, the extension will fetch the local storage content live which will be loaded into the popup shortly, it is a tree structure displaying the content of the current active tab's local storage.

The tree-like structure contains:
- metadata about the value associated with this key (type, number of items, etc...).
- copy icon which when clicked, copy the value associated with this key to your clipboard.
- eye icon which when clicked, display the full content of the key and value, (this is because the key/value can be very large and not easy to work with when expanded).

## Options
- You can edit the `max depth` value at the top to a right level for your needs, it can also be set to a lower value to improve performance.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Local Storage Explorer", "description": "Easily view, copy or search local storage content from any webpage by clicking on the extension icon.", "version": "0.0.3", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "32": "icons/icon32.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup/popup.html", "default_title": "Local Storage Explorer" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage", "tabs" ], "optional_permissions": [ "scripting" ], "optional_host_permissions": [ "https://*/*", "http://*/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Local Storage Explorer extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Local Storage Explorer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Local Storage Explorer 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 Local Storage Explorer extension file

Select and download the Local Storage Explorer 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 Local Storage Explorer 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 Local Storage Explorer 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 Local Storage Explorer 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 Local Storage Explorer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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