WebWormhole lets you send files from one place to another.

Latest Version

Version
0.7
Update
June 4, 2021
Size
872KiB
Developer
Category
Users
212
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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WebWormhole Extension

1. Generate a one-time code on one end.
2. Enter the same code on a another machine.
3. Drag and drop files from either side to send them down the wormhole.

The connection is established using WebRTC. The code is used to secure and authenticate it.

This extension lets you install a local copy of the web client that is on https://webwormhole.io. It is otherwise identical. It can be used to send and receive from the web and command line clients.

Source code is available at https://github.com/saljam/webwormhole.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 2,"name": "WebWormhole","version": "0.7","description": "WebWormhole lets you send files from one place to another.","icons": {"16": "hole16.png","48": "hole48.png","128": "hole128.png"},"browser_action": {"default_title": "WebWormhole","default_icon": "hole.png"},"background": {"scripts": ["background.js"]},"web_accessible_resources": ["main.js","webwormhole.js","webwormhole.wasm","wasm_exec.js","sw.js","icon.svg","space.svg"],"content_security_policy": "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' 'wasm-eval'; img-src 'self' blob:; connect-src wss://webwormhole.io"}
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How to download and manually install WebWormhole extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install WebWormhole 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 WebWormhole extension file

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

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