A Google Chrome extension that lets you drag, resize and flip a golden ratio overlay.

Latest Version

Version
0.1
Update
August 12, 2019
Size
35.43KiB
Developer
Category
Users
764
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
ActiveTab
See more

Golden Ratio Extension

Golden Ratio is a simple mathematical formula. It is used in design to achieve a symmetrical relationship between two proportions.
This extension creates a movable and dragable layer with a graphical representation of the formula.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Golden Ratio", "version": "0.1", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "A Google Chrome extension that lets you drag, resize and flip a golden ratio overlay.", "options_page": "settings.html", "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png", "192": "images/icon-192.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["js/background.js"], "persistent": false }, "permissions": [ "activeTab" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png" }, "default_title": "Golden Ratio" }, "commands": { "_execute_browser_action" : { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+X", "windows": "Ctrl+Shift+X", "mac": "Command+Shift+X", "chromeos": "Ctrl+Shift+X", "linux": "Ctrl+Shift+X" } } }}
Read more

How to download and manually install Golden Ratio extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Golden Ratio 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 Golden Ratio extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

Rule of Thirds Extension · Photos 764 20 ★ 92.63KiB

icon

CSS Grid Overlay Extension · Developer Tools 764 7 ★ 181KiB

icon

Rule of Three Extension · Productivity 764 2 ★ 162KiB

icon

CSS Inspector Extension · Developer Tools 764 64 ★ 2.57MiB

icon

Designer Tools Extension · Developer Tools 764 227 ★ 987KiB

icon

CSS Scan Extension · Developer Tools 764 84 ★ 1.41MiB

icon

CSS Used Extension · Developer Tools 764 184 ★ 164KiB

icon

Hoverify Extension · Developer Tools 764 145 ★ 14.54MiB

icon

Grid Ruler Extension · Developer Tools 764 335 ★ 288KiB

icon

UX Check Extension · Productivity 764 84 ★ 1.32MiB

icon

Site Palette Extension · Developer Tools 764 344 ★ 297KiB

icon

Better Ruler Extension · Developer Tools 764 52 ★ 93.66KiB

icon

Baseliner Extension · Developer Tools 764 45 ★ 205KiB

icon

Grid Builder Extension · Developer Tools 764 11 ★ 43.28KiB

icon

Colour Contrast Checker Extension · Accessibility 764 31 ★ 378KiB

icon

Foundation Overlay Extension · Developer Tools 764 12 ★ 9.14KiB

icon

Keyword Golden Ratio Calculator Tool Extension · Productivity 764 1 ★ 49.09KiB

icon

Ratio Calculator Extension · Developer Tools 764 5 ★ 13.36KiB

icon

Tape Extension · Developer Tools 764 155 ★ 12.68KiB

icon

Guides Extension · Developer Tools 764 10 ★ 14.65KiB

icon

Zaqwes Guide Lines Extension · Developer Tools 764 14 ★ 83.35KiB

icon

Layout Grid for browser Extension · Productivity 764 1 ★ 952KiB

icon

Dimensions Inspect | Gridman Extension · Developer Tools 764 87 ★ 816KiB

icon

PixelParallel by htmlBurger Extension · Developer Tools 764 65 ★ 223KiB

User reviews

icon

Luma Sloth (ID: 0000007ca3dec5f1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/01/2021 FINALLY! EVERYTHING I WAS WANTED!

icon

António Almeida (ID: 0000004d4263fb93) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/30/2019 shift tab flips right to left but how to flip bottom to top? add that and it is perfect!

icon

Huizhi Zhang (ID: 000000b5ea47286a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/29/2019 It can reversal?