ScratchTools is fully customizable with tons of features, all for making the Scratch website better and easier to use!

Latest Version

Version
3.9.1
Update
July 1, 2024
Size
7.8MiB
Developer
scratchtools.app
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.10667 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
Türkçe
Español
日本語
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Permissions
Scripting
Storage
Alarms
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ScratchTools for Scratch Extension

With tons of awesome features that YOU can customize, ScratchTools is centered around your needs, and what makes Scratch easier and more efficient for you.

Here are some community favorites:
Website features:
- Hide Generic Projects from Trending
- Custom Website Font
- Project Timer
- Nicknames
- Unlisted Projects
Editor features:
- Search Context Menus
- Collapse Scripts
- Individual Sprite Clone Counter
- More Paint Editor Fonts
- Pause Audio
Remember, there's much, much more, and even more to come!

That's ScratchTools.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install ScratchTools for Scratch extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download ScratchTools for Scratch extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install ScratchTools for Scratch 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 ScratchTools for Scratch extension file

Select and download the ScratchTools for Scratch 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 ScratchTools for Scratch 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 ScratchTools for Scratch 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 ScratchTools for Scratch 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 ScratchTools for Scratch extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Andy Gun (ID: 000000c0c0a1320c) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/19/2023 Adds many awesome features, but IMMENSILY slows site performance down. Normally my 5200 block project runs just a bit laggy, at around 50-60 FPS but with this extension enabled it runs extremely laggy at around 15-30 FPS in the editor.

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Uzay Kâşifi (ID: 00000087cb80f55a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/07/2023 this is not works in me

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Andy Boe (ID: 000000e09d10d5b4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/05/2023 Amazing extension, would recommend

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kuro 8 (ID: 00000057b2861724) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/01/2023 Scratch Addonsにはない超便利な機能が盛りだくさん! ユーザーがオンラインか確認できる機能が便利なんだけど、 ScratchTools使っている人しか表示されないからみんなも使ってほしい… あとRick Astleyが大量に表示される謎機能も搭載! サイコーだぜ!!

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Muki Mus (ID: 0000003bc8bf2018) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/02/2023 I cant use the new fonts in costume, i cant click on them.