This extension enables editing a Power Automate flow definition as JSON.

Latest Version

Version
1.2
Update
April 26, 2024
Size
1.09MiB
Developer
Category
Users
5,000+
Rating
4.4 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Power Automate Tools Extension

The Chrome extension that enables editing a Power Automate flow definition as JSON.

Motivation
The reason behind creating this extension is constantly struggling with repetitive tasks in the flow authoring workflow like replacing a SharePoint site's URL or changing the variable name.

Features
- Edit a Power Automate flow as JSON in your browser.
- Workflow definition JSON schema validation.
- Rich text manipulation features thanks to Monaco Editor (VS Code).
- Validating actions using \"Flow Checker\".
- More features may come in future :)

How to use it

1. Get the extension.
2. Open the flow edit page in the Power Automate/Power Apps portal.
3. Click the extension icon.
4. Edit your flow!

Change Log

v1.2
- Fixed the issue with saving a flow
- Support for launching from the new Power Automate designer
- Improved launching from Power Apps Portal
- Now editor allows to edit the flow definition and connection references

v1.1
Added support for opening a flow from the new Power Automate portal and Power Apps portal.

Known limitations
- The authentication token is not refreshed automatically at this moment. Sometimes might be necessary to refresh the flow's page that was used to open the extension.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Power Automate Tools extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Power Automate Tools extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Power Automate Tools 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 Power Automate Tools extension file

Select and download the Power Automate Tools 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 Power Automate Tools 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 Power Automate Tools 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 Power Automate Tools 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 Power Automate Tools extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Chandler Parsons (ID: 0000002e0efb5534) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/28/2023 I can't get it to work. I've tried the refresh idea.

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Denny Caldwell (Grinn) (ID: 000000abd543eb51) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/04/2023 Can be a very helpful tool, when it works. It seems to only launch if you click it on a fresh page load. But it makes searching your code much simpler, so thanks to the developer for taking the time to publish it!

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David wyatt (ID: 0000006c206964d9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/30/2022 Wasnt expecting this to work as well as it did. Speeds up development, great tool

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mister jib (ID: 0000002c9584582c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/16/2022 Was looking for something to let me quickly copy title attributes of dynamic content elements in the flow - this thing outputs it all which although not quite a hot key + right click kinda thing, it is a fantastic tool and definitely easier than hitting F12 to inspect element that way. Thanks for making and sharing this!

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Simply Automate ApS SA (ID: 000000074308fa8c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/17/2022 This is the coolest thing! Thanks