Unofficial extension to use your keyboard's media keys with Overcast's web player, plus other optional enhancements.

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Version
1.4
Update
February 23, 2017
Size
59.54KiB
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Users
170
Rating
4.63636 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Media Keys & More for Overcast Extension

**Please Note:** This is an unofficial extension and is not affiliated with or supported by Overcast Radio, LLC in any way. If you have any issues or want to submit a pull request, please do so on [GitHub](https://github.com/tsmango/overcast-media-keys).

This Chrome extension's main feature is to map your keyboard's media keys (previous, play/pause, next) to [Overcast](https://overcast.fm)'s web player.

In addition to media key support, there are four options:

* \"Sort episodes by date\" - When enabled, will sort the \"All Active Episodes\" list by date (oldest or newest first).
* \"Highlight in progress episodes\" - When enabled, will highlight any in progress episodes on the \"All Active Episodes\" list.
* \"Prepend day of week\" - When enabled, the day of week will be prepended to the date of each episode in the \"All Active Episodes\" list.
* \"Open links in new tabs\" - When enabled, will simply make the three links below the player on episode pages open in new tabs.

These features can be enabled or disabled by clicking \"Options\" in Chrome's \"Extensions\" area and reloading any already open Overcast pages.

You can install the extension [here in the Chrome Web Store](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/media-keys-for-overcast/iomjboggdipkbeddinniaoiffjibdach). After installing the extension, reload any tabs already on Overcast's site and your media keys will start working. Keys work globally by default, but can be restricted to only be available while in Chrome by clicking the \"Keyboard Shortcuts\" link at the bottom of your Extensions preference page in Chrome.

Overcast is a trademark of and copyrighted by [Overcast Radio, LLC](https://overcast.fm). Thanks, Marco!

This extension started as a fork of Boris Smus' [keysocket extension](https://github.com/borismus/keysocket). Thanks, Boris!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Media Keys & More for Overcast", "version": "1.4", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "description": "Unofficial extension to use your keyboard's media keys with Overcast's web player, plus other optional enhancements.", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/tsmango/overcast-media-keys", "manifest_version": 2, "commands": { "prev": { "suggested_key": { "default": "MediaPrevTrack", "mac": "MediaPrevTrack" }, "description": "Rewind", "global":true }, "play-pause": { "suggested_key": { "default": "MediaPlayPause", "mac": "MediaPlayPause" }, "description": "Play/Pause", "global":true }, "next": { "suggested_key": { "default": "MediaNextTrack", "mac": "MediaNextTrack" }, "description": "Fast Forward", "global":true } }, "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": true }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://overcast.fm/podcasts", "*://overcast.fm/+*"], "js": [ "jquery-2.1.1.min.js", "overcast-media-keys.js" ] } ], "options_page": "options.html", "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": true }, "permissions": ["storage"]}
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How to download and manually install Media Keys & More for Overcast extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Media Keys & More for Overcast extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Media Keys & More for Overcast 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 Media Keys & More for Overcast Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Media Keys & More for Overcast 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 Media Keys & More for Overcast extension file

Select and download the Media Keys & More for Overcast 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 Media Keys & More for Overcast 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 Media Keys & More for Overcast 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 Media Keys & More for Overcast 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 Media Keys & More for Overcast extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Nick Alexander (ID: 000000b3070c643f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/27/2018 Does exactly what I want it to do. Wish Chrome would respect the media keys by default like Safari does on macOS.

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erin edwards (ID: 00000063510ed85e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/11/2016 Works great on MBP

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kevin dee davis (ID: 000000d728a5b380) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/07/2016 Lifesaver! Works great with my macbook pro. Been waiting a couple years for such an app.

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Michal Jan Warecki (ID: 000000bcadcd5c2c) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 12/09/2015 This is a nice extension, but I can't use my media keys in other applications than Chrome.

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Koen (ID: 000000a23487244f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/04/2015 Works great! Thanks!