Chrome Tools will change your New Tab Page to Chrome Tools extension with Web Search. Chrome Tools has every shortcut you need in…

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Version
1.0.9
Update
August 30, 2024
Size
1.04MiB
Developer
Category
Users
40,000+
Rating
3.5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
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Chrome™ Tools Extension

Chrome Tools will change your New Tab Page to Chrome Tools extension with Web Search.

Chrome Tools has every shortcut you need in your browser. This practical and useful tool gives you instant access to not so obvious options of Chrome browser with live weather, time/date & custom backgrounds.

The Installation of this extension will configure your New Tab Page to Chrome Tools with Web Search. Chrome Tools extension is all you need to start browsing with quick access to popular widgets and sites. Customize your background and brighten your day.

The complete list of shortcuts and their application are listed below.

- Open Incognito window – Opens a new window in private mode
- Apps – List all installed apps on browser
- Bookmarks - List of bookmarked sites
- Downloads – List of recently downloaded files
- Delete Browsing Data
- History - View Browsing History
- Malware Scanner - Check For Browser Issues & Data Breaches
- Manage Notifications
- Password manager – Review all saved passwords at one place
- Themes – Customize your appearance (theme, font, etc.)
- Update browser – Update to the latest version of your browser
- Web store – Web Store for extensions and themes


Permissions we request:

New Tab:
This permission allows the extension to replace the page you see when opening a new tab

Privacy Policy: https://browsertools.co/privacy.html
EULA: https://browsertools.co/eula.html

Uninstall Instructions:
https://browsertools.co/uninstall.html
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "1.0.9", "manifest_version": 3, "short_name": "Chrome\u2122 Tools", "name": "Chrome\u2122 Tools", "background": { "service_worker": "service_worker.js" }, "chrome_url_overrides": { "newtab": "newtab.html" }, "permissions": [ "search", "storage" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "matches": [""], "resources": ["*.json", "favicon.ico"] } ], "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "default-src 'self'; connect-src 'self' https://browsertools.co https://api.openweathermap.org https://www.bing.com https://r.bing.com https://geoip-js.com; script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'; font-src 'self' https://pro.fontawesome.com https://code.jquery.com https://geoip-js.com data:; style-src https://www.bing.com https://r.bing.com 'self' https://pro.fontawesome.com; img-src 'self' https://openweathermap.org * data:;" }}
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How to download and manually install Chrome™ Tools extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Chrome™ Tools extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Chrome™ 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 Chrome™ Tools extension file

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

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