Change and customize the boring GitHub code viewer font

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Version
3.0
Update
February 9, 2024
Size
62.46KiB
Developer
Category
Users
332
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Https://*.github.com/*
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Github Code Font Changer Extension

Unhappy with the boring GitHub code viewer font? You're looking for a way to change it without affecting other website's fonts? Well, this extension is made for you raised_hands.

Features:

- As of Version 3, changing font size is supported.
- As of version 2, you can use the fonts installed in your local machine alongside the fonts provided by the extension.
- Change the font weight for the selected font family.
- Hide the indentation guides.

Available fonts :

- Anonymous Mono.
- Atma.
- Courier Prime.
- Fira Code.
- Inconsolata.
- IBM Plex Mono.
- JetBrains Mono.
- Oxygen Mono.
- PT Mono.
- Roboto Mono.
- Share Tech Mono.
- Source Code Pro.
- Space Mono.
- Ubuntu Mono.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Github Code Font Changer", "description": "Change and customize the boring GitHub code viewer font", "version": "3.0", "icons": { "16": "images/logo/V2/icon16.png", "48": "images/logo/V2/icon48.png", "128": "images/logo/V2/icon128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://*.github.com/*" ], "run_at": "document_idle", "js": [ "content.js" ] } ], "permissions": [ "storage", "https://*.github.com/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Github Code Font Changer extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Github Code Font Changer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Github Code Font Changer 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 Github Code Font Changer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Github Code Font Changer 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 Github Code Font Changer extension file

Select and download the Github Code Font Changer 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 Github Code Font Changer 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 Github Code Font Changer 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 Github Code Font Changer 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 Github Code Font Changer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Rifky Manuel Satyana (ID: 0000008d68a311ee) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/16/2023 Thanks, helped me a lot!!! Awesome work