Just check if it's your move on ChessAtWork & Co (RedHotPawn, RedHotChess, TimeForChess, TheImmortalGame)

Latest Version

Version
1.0.3
Update
August 21, 2017
Size
74.31KiB
Developer
Category
Users
353
Rating
4.55556 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Notifications
Https://www.chessatwork.com/*
Https://www.redhotpawn.com/*
Https://www.redhotchess.com/*
Https://www.timeforchess.com/*
Https://www.playtheimmortalgame.com/*
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Chess@Work Notifier Extension

Features :
• Displays the number of games waiting for you
• Clicking on the icon opens the game where it's your move
• Desktop and sound notifications
• If you play on an other site than Chess@Work, you must edit the options of the extension


HowTo :
• All you have to do is to login on Chess@Work and it will check automatically if it's your move
• If you play on an other site than Chess@Work, you must edit the options of the extension

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Changelog :
1.0.3 (21-08-2017)
• Compatibility with new template of the Website

V1.0.2 (01-01-2014)
• Implementation of the new chrome.notifications API with notification center in tray
• Code improvement

V1.0.1.2 (08-05-2013)
• Minor fix of counter by HTML parsing due to new layout

V1.0.1.1 (07-04-2012)
• Changed manifest.json to V2

V1.0 (09-15-2010)
• Added a method to update the counter with a simple parsing of the site while browsing on it. So a significant reduction of XML requests but more updates of the counter!
• Some code optimizations

V0.9 (06-30-2010)
• Initial Release
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Chess@Work Notifier extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Chess@Work Notifier extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Chess@Work Notifier 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 Chess@Work Notifier Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Chess@Work Notifier 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 Chess@Work Notifier extension file

Select and download the Chess@Work Notifier 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 Chess@Work Notifier 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 Chess@Work Notifier 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 Chess@Work Notifier 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 Chess@Work Notifier extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Chris Peterson (ID: 000000d54bc782f0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/10/2018 Chess@Work notifier does its job effectively.

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jose guadalupe quintanilla valdes (ID: 000000052f79d424) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/24/2016 me gusta el ajedres

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Holger Tschense (ID: 00000060ca46ca3c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/20/2013 Great! Works exactly as promised.

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Thameera Senanayaka (ID: 0000001396304097) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/03/2012 Does its job well. Can be recommended for all redhotpawn/chessatwork users.