Real-time desktop notifications for the Stack Exchange.

Latest Version

Version
2.2
Update
September 15, 2021
Size
26.63KiB
Developer
Category
Users
427
Rating
4.86667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Https://api.stackexchange.com/*
Notifications
Storage
Tabs
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Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange Extension

Key features:

- Real-time desktop notifications for the inbox of any user.
- Configurable behaviour for clicking on the notification.
- Opt-in to keep the extension running when Chrome is closed.
- Don't want to receive notifications any more? Visit options and click on Stop.
- Unread count displayed on button.
- Desktop notifications can be disabled.
- Your StackExchange inbox is shown in the panel at the extension button.

After installation, request an API token at the options page to get real-time notifications of new messages.
Alternatively, only set a StackExchange ID without granting the token. (not recommended, because this token is needed for getting the unread count at any given time).

Permissions warnings:

- Notifications - To display desktop notifications
- Tabs - To focus the new window after clicking on the notification

Also available as a Firefox Add-on:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/real-time-desktop-notificat/

Support and information:
https://stackapps.com/q/3780/9699

Privacy policy:
You may specify a StackExchange ID (and optionally use StackExchange's mechanism to grant an StackExchange API token) to enable the extension to function. This data is stored locally only, and only used with the StackExchange API to receive notifications for inbox messages. No other data is collected, and the data is not used for any other purpose.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange", "description": "Real-time desktop notifications for the Stack Exchange.", "homepage_url": "https://stackapps.com/q/3780/9699", "version": "2.2", "manifest_version": 2, "background": { "scripts": [ "localStorage-proxy.js", "stackexchange-inbox-api.js", "stackexchange-inbox-api-chrome.js", "using-websocket.js", "bridge.js" ] }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["https://stackexchange.com/oauth/login_success*"], "run_at": "document_end", "js": ["login_success.js"] }], "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }, "optional_permissions": [ "background" ], "browser_action": { "default_popup": "inbox.html", "default_icon": { "19": "icon19.png", "38": "icon38.png" } }, "icons": { "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon.png" }, "permissions": [ "https://api.stackexchange.com/*", "notifications", "storage", "tabs" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "icon.png" ]}
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How to download and manually install Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange 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 Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange 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 Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange extension file

Select and download the Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange 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 Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange 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 Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange 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 Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange 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 Desktop Notifications for Stack Exchange extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Alina Kravchenko (ID: 000000059a2c0266) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/14/2021 Does what it's supposed to do

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Bean (ID: 00000080e0261936) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/02/2020 Excellent. It's very useful. But I don't want to get notified by this extension while I'm in a Stack Exchange website because the website itself notifies me. Thanks!

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Robert Orzanna (ID: 0000001576b1cdfa) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/09/2016 Simply great to receive instant notifications of follow-up!

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Jeremy Paulding (ID: 0000000827bfabdf) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/11/2013 Does exactly what it says. Very handy for staying on top of 'recent' Q&A. Update: after further use, there's a couple of things that keep this from being ideal for me: - notification persist until interacted with. maybe good for some, but my preference would be a growl that goes away after a little time. perhaps this could be a setting? - squelch could be handy. or snooze for N minutes. some way to keep an active thread from getting spammy and interrupting other work. Very handy, though, and I'll be continuing to use even w/o improvements.

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Tim Post (ID: 000000ce546df228) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/19/2012 Quite handy, any plans for adding local squelch settings?