Useful multitool for codeforces-rounds

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Version
1.0.1
Update
June 28, 2024
Size
27.68KiB
Developer
Category
Users
25
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
русский
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Permissions
Storage
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Contester Extension

Contester has many useful functions for a competitive programmer, which will make his life much easier when solving and sending problems on the codeforces.com website:

1 - Submer. The function of quickly submitting code by pressing Ctrl + S and selecting a file and compiler* by pressing Alt + S.
2 - Problem Viewer. The task menu. Quickly switch between competition problems without visiting the \"Problems\" tab, and also highlights verdicts in different colors and automatically updates the points for the problem, taking into account incorrect submissions.
3 - Ranker. Displays your ranking without visiting the results table, gives a quick link to \"Friends Standings\".
4 - Profile Colorizer. Colors the link to your profile with the color of the rank, shows the rating when hovering over it.

Also added are small functions, such as auto-update of the offline page, saving the compiler without sending and running the code in the \"Custom Invocation\" tab by pressing f9.

All functions** can be configured in the pop-up menu.

The extension is currently under active development. We would be very happy to have an active community that will send us bugs and ideas for new features. Telegram channel with my extensions: https://t.me/mrChestsExtensions.

*The compiler is selected depending on the file extension. The required extension may not be there, in which case please write a review, comment in the telegram channel or a letter to the personal messages of my codeforces account mrChest.
**Except for small ones
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Contester", "version": "1.0.1", "manifest_version": 3, "author": "mrChest", "default_locale": "en", "description": "__MSG_description__", "host_permissions": [ "*://codeforces.com/*" ], "icons": { "32": "icons/32.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "128": "icons/128.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://codeforces.com/*" ], "js": [ "content.js" ], "css": [ "content.css" ] } ], "permissions": [ "storage" ]}
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How to download and manually install Contester extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Contester 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 Contester extension file

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

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