BusyBee CRX
0.9.0.0
stephenalbrecht.github.io/BusyBee

BusyBee impedes access to social media and other distracting sites when you need to focus on getting work done.

Latest Version

Version
0.9.0.0
Update
August 17, 2018
Size
203KiB
Developer
stephenalbrecht.github.io/BusyBee
Category
Users
24
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs

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BusyBee Extension

How many times have you been working on a paper or a report only to realize that you've been browsing Facebook or Reddit for half an hour? The solution to this common issue is BusyBee -- a simple but effective site blocker designed to increase your productivity.

BusyBee is different from other site blockers by offering two different ways to block
sites: Popup mode and Block mode.

In Popup mode, attempting to access a blocked site will open up a dialog box that you must interact with. If you proceed to browse the blocked site, the dialog will reappear after a short amount of time (you can adjust this amount in the BusyBee settings). This is designed for people who subconsciously open new tabs to browse social media. For these people, the dialog box snaps them out of that mindless browsing.

In Block mode, attempting to access a blocked site will redirect them to a blockpage, like most site blockers.

You can enable or disable blocking at any time in the BusyBee control panel by using the Bee button in the top right of your browser. While this requires the user to have more self control over when they choose to block sites, it provides a smooth user experience.

I hope BusyBee improves your workflow -- it improved mine!

PRIVACY NOTICE:
BusyBee does not collect or share any personal or sensitive data. BusyBee will store your blocklist locally in your browser. BusyBee will read the URLs you visit and your tabs to determine if they should be blocked, but does not store or transmit this information.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "BusyBee", "version": "0.9.0.0", "description": "BusyBee impedes access to social media and other distracting sites when you need to focus on getting work done.", "permissions": ["tabs", "", "alarms"], "browser_action": { "default_title": "BusyBee", "default_popup": "/html/popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/honeybee16.png", "32": "images/honeybee32.png", "48": "images/honeybee48.png", "128": "images/honeybee128.png" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*/*"], "run_at": "document_idle", "css": ["/css/dialog.css"] } ], "icons": { "16": "/images/honeybee16.png", "32": "/images/honeybee32.png", "48": "/images/honeybee48.png", "128": "/images/honeybee128.png" }, "background" : { "page": "/html/background.html", "script": "/js/utils.js", "persistent": false }, "options_page": "/html/options.html", "web_accessible_resources": ["images/honeybee128.png", "images/honeybee48.png", "images/honeybee32.png"], "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install BusyBee extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install BusyBee 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 BusyBee extension file

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

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Erik Perse (ID: 0000007fcd45bcb4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/24/2018 This is dead simple, and it just works. No BS, no ads. Try it. It helps me get my work done instead of aimlessly browsing reddit.