Chrome extension which dynamically updates bookmarks based on the specified regular expression.
Dynamic Bookmarks Extension
❓ What is this about?
Lately, I found myself wondering too much: \"On what episode was I last on?\", \"What video in a playlist was I last watching?\" and similar. So I decided to solve this problem by creating an extension where bookmarks can update themselves if a certain condition is met.
This allows us to track:
✔️ anime / TV shows
✔️ videos in a YouTube playlist
✔️ last read blog / documentation page
✔️ etc. (basically ANYTHING with URL!)
It also comes with its bookmark manager which lets you easily filter tracked bookmarks, edit the regular expression, etc.
You can also view the history of the 10 most recent links for each dynamic (tracked) bookmark.
To stop tracking a bookmark, just remove the regular expression (RegExp) from it.
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🎓 What is \"regular expression\"?
It simply is a sequence of characters that define a search pattern. Ever did CTRL+F to find something on the page? Well, it's pretty much the same thing, but with extra special characters that let your search be more flexible.
In most cases, you won't even have to worry about the RegExp field since the automatically generated value will be good enough, but you might run into rare occasions where the site will be using unique URL notation which would require manual entry of this field.
An example of such a site is animekisa.tv. Let's see how we can generate regular expressions using a very simple tactic.
First, let's click on few episodes:
https://animekisa.tv/mo-dao-zu-shi-season-2-episode-3
https://animekisa.tv/mo-dao-zu-shi-season-2-episode-4
Now ask yourself, what part stays the same? - animekisa.tv/mo-dao-zu-shi-season-2
And that would be our value for the RegExp field!
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Hopefully, by now you understood how to use this extension, but if that is not the case, a complete guide on how to use this extension with pictures and FAQ can be found here: https://github.com/DaniloNovakovic/chrome-dynamic-bookmarks/blob/master/README.md 🤔
If you have any additional ideas, requests, or if you encounter bugs, you can post an issue on GitHub page: https://github.com/DaniloNovakovic/chrome-dynamic-bookmarks/issues 💡🐛
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Source Manifest.json
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"manifest_version":3,
"name":"Dynamic Bookmarks",
"description":"Chrome extension which dynamically updates bookmarks based on the specified regular expression.",
"version":"3.1.2",
"permissions":["tabs",
"bookmarks",
"storage",
"favicon"],
"background":{"service_worker":"background.bundle.js"},
"action":{"default_popup":"popup.html",
"default_icon":{"16":"icons8_Books_16.png",
"32":"icons8_Books_32.png",
"48":"icons8_Books_48.png",
"64":"icons8_Books_64.png",
"128":"icons8_Books_128.png"}},
"icons":{"16":"icons8_Books_16.png",
"32":"icons8_Books_32.png",
"48":"icons8_Books_48.png",
"64":"icons8_Books_64.png",
"128":"icons8_Books_128.png"},
"content_security_policy":{"connect-src":"ws://localhost:8097",
"script-src":"self http://localhost:8097",
"object-src":"self",
"img-src":"self chrome://favicon",
"font-src":"self https://fonts.gstatic.com https://fonts.googleapis.com",
"style-src":"self https://fonts.googleapis.com/"}}
How to download and manually install Dynamic Bookmarks extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Dynamic Bookmarks 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 Dynamic Bookmarks extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Dynamic Bookmarks extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Dynamic Bookmarks extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Dynamic Bookmarks 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 Dynamic Bookmarks Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Dynamic Bookmarks extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Dynamic Bookmarks extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Dynamic Bookmarks 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 Dynamic Bookmarks 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 Dynamic Bookmarks extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Dynamic Bookmarks 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 Dynamic Bookmarks extension file
Select and download the Dynamic Bookmarks 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 Dynamic Bookmarks 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 Dynamic Bookmarks 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 Dynamic Bookmarks 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 Dynamic Bookmarks extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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