This plugin adds custom buttons next to the reply buttons inside Gmail.

Latest Version

Version
4.3
Update
September 9, 2024
Size
50.57KiB
Developer
Category
Users
145
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
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Gmail Buttons Extension

You can auto-populate the reply box, automatically send an email with a click of a button, or insert a random GIF based off of a search.

Usage Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIUvFuHjyPM

To use this plugin, you need to access the options page to add new buttons.

Either:

a) enter chrome://extensions/ in the address bar, click details on the plugin, and click extension options

or

b) click on the puzzle piece to the right of your address bar, click the 3 dot next to the extension, and click on options

Once you click on save, you will need to refresh gmail for the buttons to be added.

Please leave comments for any bugs or new features you want to see. If you want the buttons to do something else, I can add the functionality.

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Updates:

2.0
- Options page now saves the state
- Icons added
- Bug fixes
3.0
- Can now delete individual buttons in menu
3.1 [March 4, 2020]
- Fixed split view issue with internal Gmail updates
4.0 [Feb 7, 2024]
- Updated manifest file to current Google standards
- Fixed GIF option with change in GIPHY API
- Updated options menu
- Added adjustments for new Google emoticon button
4.1 [Feb 9, 2024]
- Update manifest to include short description
- fixed bug where some text appears as black instead of white
4.2 [Aug 30, 2024]
- fixed bug where added buttons would vanish when users click into labels or categories
4.3 [Sep 8, 2024]
- fixed bug where text is added to other threads' reply boxes
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "This plugin adds custom buttons next to the reply buttons inside Gmail.", "name": "Gmail Buttons", "version": "4.3", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "permissions": ["storage"], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://mail.google.com/*"], "run_at": "document_end", "js": ["jquery.js", "content.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Gmail Buttons extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Gmail Buttons 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 Gmail Buttons extension file

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

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Uknown Person (ID: 0000004ff4ad550c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/29/2021 It works