Quickly preview, save, and compare Craigslist ads.

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Version
1.3.6
Update
June 29, 2014
Size
205KiB
Developer
Category
Users
225
Rating
3.375 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Craigslist Aid Extension

Make bargain shopping a whole lot easier with this extension. No longer will you have to manage multiple browser tabs to watch all the Craigslist ads you're interested in.

Hover over search results to open a preview panel. Click on search results to pin the preview to your screen. Pinned previews are even persistent from session to session. Pinning multiple previews allows you to quickly flip through them to compare.

Perform a search and store that search to recall easier than the default craigslist searches too!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Craigslist Aid", "description": "Quickly preview, save, and compare Craigslist ads.", "version": "1.3.6", "author":"mitchelwb", "icons": { "48":"claid48.png", "128":"claid.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://*.craigslist.org/*", "http://*.craigslist.org/*"], "js" : ["domain.js", "jquery.js", "jquery.cookie.js", "bootstrap/js/bootstrap.js", "claid.dataMgr.js", "jquery.hoverIntent.js", "parseuri.js", "options.js", "claid.cities.js", "clAid.js"], "css" : ["bootstrap/css/bootstrap.css", "bootstrap/css/bootstrap-theme.css", "claid.css"], "run_at" : "document_end" } ], "web_accessible_resources" : ["claid.png", "claid48.png", "previewArrowIcon.png", "bootstrap/fonts/glyphicons-halflings-regular.eot", "bootstrap/fonts/glyphicons-halflings-regular.svg" , "bootstrap/fonts/glyphicons-halflings-regular.ttf", "bootstrap/fonts/glyphicons-halflings-regular.woff"]}
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How to download and manually install Craigslist Aid extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Craigslist Aid extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Craigslist Aid 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 Craigslist Aid extension file

Select and download the Craigslist Aid 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 Craigslist Aid 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 Craigslist Aid 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 Craigslist Aid 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 Craigslist Aid extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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VasquezAlbertEvana MilnerJack (ID: 0000001b73059545) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/05/2020 nice

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ٌّ ٌّ (ID: 000000565eedd9b0) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/22/2017 Doesn't work anymore

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Michael Russ (ID: 00000040430f5d62) Voted ★ - Updated 11/01/2015 It's the only one can get to work on CL. Not too crazy about the schizophrenic, screen-split thing though.

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Sam Li (ID: 000000076cf271a6) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/27/2015 I like this better than the craigslist pop extension. Gives a full preview, and proportionately shows the listing and ad side by side.

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Nina Lee (ID: 00000071c63ffb0c) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/15/2015 Slower but still better than craigslist pop, which interferes with favoriting. Wish the section of CL under which an ad is posted would show in preview