Gathers user extension data for CRXcavator

Latest Version

Version
0.0.6
Update
March 3, 2021
Size
116KiB
Developer
crxcavator.io
Category
Users
60,000+
Rating
3.16667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Management
Identity
Identity.email
Alarms
Storage
ActiveTab
Notifications
Https://chrome.google.com/webstore/*
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CRXcavator Gatherer Extension

CRXcavator Gatherer is a helper Chrome Extension that adds new functionality to CRXcavator. It can be deployed to an organization to gather Chrome Extension usage statistics.

Having extension usage data for your organization allows administrators to take Chrome Extension risk management to the next level. With this data, it will be possible to determine what extensions users in your domain use most, and which ones only a few users have installed. This way, analysts can prioritize their efforts on the most used extensions in their organization. Knowing which extensions only a few users are using is important too. Extensions with only a few users may not have a valid business case and can be considered for removal from the whitelist.

Why a Chrome Extension? Tools like chef, jamf, osquery, and more have the ability to collect to collect this data but do not have the ability to run on all platforms, such as Chromebooks. Chrome Extensions are universal and require minimal access to collect the data required. If you already have Chrome Extension usage data on your fleet and would like to add it to CRXcavator without using the CRXcavator Gatherer Chrome Extension, you can use the exposed API.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "CRXcavator Gatherer", "version": "0.0.6", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Gathers user extension data for CRXcavator", "icons": { "16": "icons/16x16.png", "48": "icons/48x48.png", "128": "icons/128x128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "src/bg/background.js" ], "persistent": true }, "permissions": [ "management", "identity", "identity.email", "alarms", "storage", "activeTab", "notifications", "https://chrome.google.com/webstore/*" ], "content_security_policy": "connect-src https://api.crxcavator.io; img-src https://lh3.googleusercontent.com; script-src 'self'; object-src 'self';", "storage": { "managed_schema": "managed_policy_schema.json" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "src/pages/*", "src/ui/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install CRXcavator Gatherer extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download CRXcavator Gatherer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install CRXcavator Gatherer 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 CRXcavator Gatherer extension file

Select and download the CRXcavator Gatherer 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 CRXcavator Gatherer 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 CRXcavator Gatherer 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 CRXcavator Gatherer 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 CRXcavator Gatherer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Mike Toole (ID: 000000065a5998f1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/28/2022 10/10 A++ Fast shipping! Would Force Install again!

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Doc Flay (ID: 0000003a2f1ba2c0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/09/2021 A handy tool for looking after your own and other peoples security. If you did not install it, the person that looks after your computer did. The use of this service varies, but you can use it without an account if you just want to check the potential privacy and security issues in the other extensions you may use, including looking at the source code for the extensions. This extension uploads any unknown or updated extensions to the website for analysis.

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Jason Murray (ID: 000000d5d9500c9c) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/16/2020 Not useful. Parent website wants me to use their garbage proprietary 2FA.

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(ID: ) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/24/2019 2 stars because it remains unclear on how to use this app, no details in the docs, or online. Will change review if this is fixed.