DARA enables users to permanently and immutably store virtually any web content forever, using IPFS and Blockchain technologies.

Latest Version

Version
1.7.8.9
Update
January 16, 2023
Size
1.38MiB
Developer
theimmutable.net
Category
Users
113
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
File:///*
Tabs
WebNavigation
WebRequest
Storage
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DARA Extension

Welcome to decentralized and censorship-resistant publishing for the 21st century!

DARA is a place to store cherished memories, share and publish original content, and is like a personal Wayback Machine made just for you!

Hit the DARA icon after installing the extension and it’ll capture a snapshot of the page you're looking at then sends to your DARA Dashboard where you can store, save and share content.

Your content is safe and your identity is your web3 signature.

Publish and archive blogs, socials and web pages all in one place!

DARA makes it simple to permanently and immutably store any web content, and employs IPFS and Blockchain technologies to build a complete publishing ecosystem, empowering creators and consumers.

Changelog
v1.7.8:
• Transitional update towards Project DARA v2

v1.3.9:
• Allow clicking the DARA logo to upload a page.
• Added light and dark UI modes.
• Added optional UI sounds when clicking the DARA logo.
• Added option to disable upload confirmation message.
• Confirm Brave Compatibility.
• Confirm Firefox Compatibility.
• Confirm Edge Compatibility.
• Confirm Opera Compatibility.
• Fixed low resolution UI images.
• Prevent multiple dashboards from opening.
• Removed 'notifications' permission.

v1.3.8:
• Added popup window on icon click.
• Whitelist removed.
• Various code optimizations.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "background": { "scripts": [ "/js/background.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "browser_style": true, "default_icon": { "128": "/images/icon128.png" }, "default_title": "DARA", "default_popup": "/html/menu.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": true, "js": [ "/js/fonts.js" ], "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file:///*" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "description": "DARA enables users to permanently and immutably store virtually any web content forever, using IPFS and Blockchain technologies.", "manifest_version": 2, "icons": { "128": "/images/icon128.png", "48": "/images/icon48.png", "32": "/images/icon32.png", "24": "/images/icon24.png", "16": "/images/icon16.png" }, "name": "DARA", "permissions": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file:///*", "tabs", "webNavigation", "webRequest", "storage" ], "version": "1.7.8.9", "web_accessible_resources": [ "/html/*.html" ]}
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How to download and manually install DARA extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install DARA 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 DARA extension file

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

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User reviews

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Dragen Dave (Dragendave) (ID: 000000a6dc3db5b4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/28/2023 The future of Web archiving, preservation and proving. The end of censorship! Thanks for creating such a cool platform and app!

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Nothing Else (ID: 0000009419961682) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/07/2022 I'm so excited, about this extension, i like it. it's very handy. thanks so much

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Williams Johnson (ID: 000000492b81972f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/10/2022 Amazing tool, easy to use

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daniel mahler (ID: 00000099ae2c4d9a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/03/2022 Nice tool!

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Christopher Solesbee (ID: 000000f1e056de6e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/07/2022 Originally part of the beta testing team, and so excited to have the full release available to the public now! While currently the sites are limited to a few locations where you can save pages, as more and more places are included, we will be changing the immutability of information for good! Put an end to the incessant censoring from corporations and government!