Focus on audio from the current tab by blurring distracting sounds from other tabs

Latest Version

Version
0.3.2
Update
September 25, 2020
Size
332KiB
Developer
Category
Users
149
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
Storage
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Audio Focus Extension

Audio Focus will help you watch a video or listen to music in the current tab without manually turning off sounds from the other tabs.

#About Me
I am a software engineer cheering in Seoul, South Korea. I developed Audio Focus for my own needs. :)
I hope you may find it useful too!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Audio Focus", "version": "0.3.2", "description": "Focus on audio from the current tab by blurring distracting sounds from other tabs", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon_main_16x16.png", "48": "icons/icon_main_48x48.png", "128": "icons/icon_main_128x128.png", "256": "icons/icon_main_256x256.png" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": true }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Audio Focus", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon_browser_action_active_16x16.png", "48": "icons/icon_browser_action_active_48x48.png", "128": "icons/icon_browser_action_active_128x128.png", "256": "icons/icon_browser_action_active_256x256.png" } }, "options_page": "options/options.html", "permissions": [ "tabs", "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "storage" ], "content_scripts": [{ "matches": [ "" ], "run_at": "document_idle", "js": [ "contentScript.js" ] }], "commands": { "toggle-audiofocus": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+A", "mac": "Alt+A" }, "description": "Toggle audio focus" } }, "minimum_chrome_version": "32.0.0", "web_accessible_resources": ["pageScript.js"]}
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How to download and manually install Audio Focus extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Audio Focus 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 Audio Focus extension file

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

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User reviews

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락재영 (ID: 0000000fa33217b1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/11/2023 A new life begins with the use of audio focus

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Simple Guy (ID: 000000e4f04d0ffd) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/30/2023 Not working

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gyutae park (ID: 00000065e656f24a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/22/2020 Perfect!!!!!!!!! This extension have functions all i need. Thx Wilson Jang! Keep going

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M P (ID: 00000079146f4f1e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/22/2020 Doesn't work at all. Clicking the icon, turns all sound down. Otherwise nothing happens.