Save and share groups of tabs to ease the pain of context switching.

Latest Version

Version
1.5.0
Update
October 31, 2023
Size
18.2KiB
Developer
contextswitch.dev
Category
Users
23
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
Tabs
TabGroups
ContextMenus
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ContextSwitch Extension

ContextSwitch lets users save groups of tabs with a few clicks. This allows users to quickly and easily switch between contexts as well as share these contexts to be shared with other ContextSwitch users. Once a context is saved the user will be able to be open it from the extension popup, from the right-click context menus, or from the address bar using the keyword !ctx followed by the name of your context.

Creating a new context saves all tabs not already in a tab group.

All contexts and their respective urls are saved locally in chrome storage ONLY. Contexts are only shared when exported. When exporting a context it is sent to our servers to generate the 5 Minute Share Code where it is cached for 5 minutes or until it is imported by another user. Share codes can only be used once. If ContextSwitch is unable to obtain a 5 minute share code the context will be saved to your clipboard in it's entirety and can still be shared offline.

We do not make any attempt to keep, sell, or otherwise intrude on your data. Context's that are exported are cached temporarily using a unique one-time key until viewed by another user, or the timeout is reached then are promptly deleted.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "ContextSwitch", "description": "Save and share groups of tabs to ease the pain of context switching.", "version": "1.5.0", "manifest_version": 3, "icons": { "128": "CS_Icon.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": ["storage", "unlimitedStorage", "tabs", "tabGroups", "contextMenus"], "omnibox": { "keyword": "!ctx" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install ContextSwitch extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install ContextSwitch 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 ContextSwitch extension file

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

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