ThinBridge

Latest Version

Version
2.2.1
Update
June 16, 2024
Size
27.32KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
日本語
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Permissions
NativeMessaging
Alarms
Scripting
Storage
Tabs
WebNavigation
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
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ThinBridge Extension

ThinBridge is an enterprise browser launcher for Windows. It has the following features:

* Switch between browsers based on a customizable URL list.
* Support IE/Edge/Firefox/Chrome
* Support Remote Desktop, VMware Horizon and Citrix.

This addon is the Google Chrome extension for ThinBridge.

## Quick Start

This addon depends on ThinBridge to launch other browsers from Chrome.
So you need to install ThinBridge first:

1. Visit the release page of ThinBridge.
https://gitlab.com/clear-code/thinbridge/-/releases
2. Download the latest \"ThinBridge.zip\" (listed under \"Binary Package\").
3. Unzip the ZIP archive.
4. Execute \"install.bat\" with administrator privilege.

Then you can start using this addon:

1. Launch Chrome and install this addon.
2. Visit 'https://www.example.com/'
3. You should see that the URL is automatically opened in IE.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "ThinBridge","version": "2.2.1","description": "ThinBridge for Chrome","permissions": ["nativeMessaging","alarms","scripting","storage","tabs","webNavigation","webRequest","webRequestBlocking"],"host_permissions": [""],"background": {"service_worker": "background.js","type": "module"},"icons": {"128": "misc/128x128.png"}}
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How to download and manually install ThinBridge extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install ThinBridge 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 ThinBridge extension file

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

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