Create intuitive text shortcuts to your favorite WorkFlowy lists, websites, and tools.

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Version
2.6.2
Update
February 18, 2024
Size
48.76KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.875 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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WFx for WorkFlowy Extension

With WFx, you create simple, intuitive text shortcuts to things you typically bookmark in the browser:
• WorkFlowy bullets and searches
• Favorite websites
• Bookmarklets/JavaScript

Then use a single keyboard shortcut to generate a prompt, where you enter those shortcuts. Press Enter and WFx instantly finds an existing tab, or opens a new one if none exist. This feature is called \"find tab or create\" or FTOC. If you keep a ton of tabs open, FTOC is your friend and will eliminate duplicate tabs.

ON INSTALL
• Access HELP information in OPTIONS
• Right click the icon in Chrome's toolbar > Select Options
- OR -
• Use WFx built shortcut (Alt+W) then enter \"wfo\" into the prompt

PRIVACY/PERMISSIONS
WFx requires the following permissions:
• Read your browsing history
• Manage your downloads

Browser history is used only to query the open tab URLs for the \"Find Tab or Create\" feature. WFx DOES NOT collect, transmit, store, or share any user data. EVER.

The download permission is needed to download a simple text file backup of your shortcut data, which only you can trigger by clicking a button.

v 2.6.2 Minor CSS tweaks
v 2.6.1 Dark Mode for Options
v 2.6.0 Minor bug fixes
v 2.5.9 Fixed bug where shortcut #setup sometimes quits.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "WFx for WorkFlowy", "description": "Create intuitive text shortcuts to your favorite WorkFlowy lists, websites, and tools.", "version": "2.6.2", "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": true }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "WFx_19.png", "default_title": "WFx for WorkFlowy" }, "icons": { "19": "WFx_19.png", "38": "WFx_38.png", "128": "WFx_128.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "tabs", "contextMenus", "storage", "downloads" ], "options_ui": { "chrome_style": false, "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+W" } } }, "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install WFx for WorkFlowy extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download WFx for WorkFlowy extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install WFx for WorkFlowy 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 WFx for WorkFlowy extension file

Select and download the WFx for WorkFlowy 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 WFx for WorkFlowy 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 WFx for WorkFlowy 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 WFx for WorkFlowy 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 WFx for WorkFlowy extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Julien Gueniat (ID: 000000338fe608c7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/05/2023 A must ! It really improves the workflowy experience. À installer sans attendre. L'expérience Workflowy s'en trouve vraiment améliorée (je l'utilise pour mon Cerveau Numérique)

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Paul Eden (ID: 0000003f5ea29f7d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/27/2020 Super powers for Workflowy. Until recently I had stopped using workflowy, that is until I found this extension and then purchased the powerpack. Money well spent. The extension alone is great to help you to move around your workflowy account and all the things you do frequently. The powerpack makes all that more extensible. Highly recommended for anyone using workflowy a lot or wanting to use it more. Saves a lot of time.

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Ksenia S (ID: 000000bbaa8abb8a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/27/2019 Can't imagine using Workflowy without it. More than that - can't imagine doing anything in Chrome without it. Ended up abandoning a bunch of Windows apps in favor of their web versions and using WFx to get around them, with Workflowy being the command center (with the help of WFx PowerPack). The best part - when my hard drive died, it took me about 5 minutes to be up and running on a new machine - almost everything is Chrome-based, and WFx is my shortcut brain. Thank you @rawbytz!

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Cafe655 (ID: 0000009cbb748436) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/26/2019 Ridiculously helpful extension. Download this, watch the YouTube instructional videos for this and the PowerPack add-on, try it out, and become an avid fan of @rawbytz and his insanely helpful tools

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Nick Catton (ID: 0000009e31d8223f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/25/2019 Changes your workflowy experience for the better in so many ways. But it kinda changes the INTERNET itself! So intuitive to hop between google docs, chats, workflowy outlines, facebook groups. Even if you're not a big workflowy user you have to try this.