Spotify notifications, hotkeys and playlists everywhere on your desktop

Latest Version

Version
1.4.0
Update
October 23, 2019
Size
184KiB
Developer
Category
Users
750
Rating
4.38235 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
*://*.spotify.com/*
Storage
Notifications
See more

Spotty Web Remote Control Extension

This extension allows to manage the Spotify web player when is not in focus. You can rapidly change songs or search for artists without using the web player page. The interface is also detachable to an independent popup that can be dragged and used without losing context of other apps.

- Additionally:
* Song notifications
* Add song to favorites
* Focus to playing tab
* Mute button
* Shuffle & repeat toggles

- Shortcuts [changeable] -
Prev: Ctrl+Shift+7
Play/Pause: Ctrl+Shift+8
Next: Ctrl+Shift+9

The shortcuts are global and can be used outside chrome
To change them go to the bottom of your extensions page and click on \"keyboard shortcuts\" (recommended).

Don't need notifications? Just open the popup and click on eye icon to disable them!

RELEASES --
v 1.3.9
* Maintenance update. Upgraded libraries and hooks
v 1.3.8
* Fixed add to favorites
v 1.3.7
* Search compatibility update
* Fixed missing artist in lists
* Fixed mute button edge cases
v 1.3.6
* Fixed search
v 1.3.5
* Fixed fonts on windows OS
* Fixed issue for favorite songs list
v1.3.4
* Search behavior enhanced
* Performance improvements
* Fixes on detached popup on windows
v1.3.3
* Search compatibility update
v1.3.2
* Added return to top
* Edge cases fixed
v1.3.1
* Some fixes for edge cases
* UI & performance improved
v1.3.0
* Supported song search
* Supported mute functionality
* Minor fixes
[...]

This extension is not affiliated in any way to Spotify.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Spotty Web Remote Control", "short_name": "Spotty Web Remote", "description": "Spotify notifications, hotkeys and playlists everywhere on your desktop", "version": "1.4.0", "minimum_chrome_version": "30", "permissions":["*://*.spotify.com/*", "storage", "notifications"], "background": { "scripts": [ "/dist/service.js" ], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts":[ { "matches": ["*://*.spotify.com/*"], "js": ["/dist/content.js"], "all_frames": false } ], "commands": { "nextKey": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+9" }, "description": "Next", "global": true }, "playPauseKey": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+8" }, "description": "Play/Pause", "global": true }, "prevKey": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+7" }, "description": "Prev", "global": true }, "addAsFav": { "description": "Add current song as favorite" }, "openPopup": { "description": "Open Remote popup", "global": true }, "showCurrSong": { "description": "Show current song" }, "focusPlayer": { "description": "Focus to the player page" } }, "icons": { "128": "/assets/img/web_player_remote_logo.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "/popup.html", "default_title": "Spotify Web Remote" }}
Read more

How to download and manually install Spotty Web Remote Control extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Spotty Web Remote Control extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Spotty Web Remote Control 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 Spotty Web Remote Control Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Spotty Web Remote Control 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 Spotty Web Remote Control extension file

Select and download the Spotty Web Remote Control 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 Spotty Web Remote Control 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 Spotty Web Remote Control 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 Spotty Web Remote Control 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 Spotty Web Remote Control extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

Similar Extensions

icon

Spotless Extension · Productivity 750 53 ★ 421KiB

icon

Spotify Player Extension · Productivity 750 117 ★ 1.36MiB

icon

Spotify Launcher Extension · Productivity 750 4 ★ 439KiB

icon

Spotify Web Player Hotkeys Extension · Accessibility 750 64 ★ 26.29KiB

icon

Click&listen for Spotify Extension · Productivity 750 7 ★ 233KiB

icon

Spotify on Chrome: A mini Spotify player Extension · Fun 750 7 ★ 788KiB

icon

Now Playing Notifier for Spotify [unofficial] Extension · Fun 750 3 ★ 13.54KiB

icon

HotKey Music Controller: YouTube, Spotify Extension · Productivity 750 47 ★ 13.51KiB

icon

SpotifyTree Extension · Fun 750 38 ★ 122KiB

icon

MiniPlay Extension · Fun 750 53 ★ 937KiB

icon

Webplayer Hotkeys - Shortcuts for web players Extension · Productivity 750 17 ★ 52.04KiB

icon

Spotify Song Repeat Extension · Fun 750 18 ★ 1.12MiB

icon

Spotify Web Watcher Extension · Social & Communication 750 0 ★ 1.95MiB

icon

Extension Player for Spotify Extension · Productivity 750 11 ★ 24.39KiB

icon

App for SMP Extension · Fun 750 66 ★ 38.48KiB

icon

Spotify New Releases Extension · Productivity 750 10 ★ 119KiB

icon

Shuffify Controller Extension · Social & Communication 750 10 ★ 23.42KiB

icon

Open in Spotify desktop client Extension · Productivity 750 37 ★ 4.4KiB

icon

Paradify - Youtube to Spotify Extension · Productivity 750 40 ★ 723KiB

icon

Spotify Player+ Extension · Productivity 750 6 ★ 54.5KiB

icon

Spotify Web Now Playing Extension · Accessibility 750 0 ★ 17.12KiB

icon

Playify Extension · Productivity 750 23 ★ 247KiB

icon

Toolbar Controls for YouTube Music Extension · Productivity 750 14 ★ 148KiB

icon

Nice Playlist Generator Extension · Fun 750 28 ★ 33.84KiB

User reviews

icon

Sarvesh Patil (ID: 000000946e89d0a8) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/29/2022 its not detecting spotify tab

icon

Kokodjo (ID: 000000d37a3c03e4) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/01/2021 Funktioniert nicht. Seit 2019 keine Updates mehr.... Kann also weg!

icon

Naveen P Nair (ID: 0000001fddc1ea15) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/16/2021 Its no longer working now and no updates either

icon

Milán Nagy (ID: 000000377a47b859) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/30/2020 Absolutely love this plugin, but I've experienced some problem with the play/pause shortkey (not working at all). Could you check it out what could be the case? (Chrome version: Version 87.0.4280.66 (Official Build) (64-bit))

icon

Zachary Barfield (ID: 000000f4bad700dd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/19/2019 SHORTCUT KEYS <3