APIs for Humans

Latest Version

Version
2.4.4
Update
July 5, 2022
Size
5.88MiB
Developer
apispots.github.io
Category
Users
481
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Http://*/
Https://*/
Notifications
Storage
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API Spots Extension

A Collection Of Human Friendly API Tools.

The API Spots extension is a collection of tools for anyone interested in discovering, exploring and interacting with APIs without the need for a technology background.

On the modern web APIs are the driving force of the Internet and even if you are not a developer you can still have access to important data and resources.

Built entirely on top of open source technologies and specifications. Following the lead of top technology experts and supporting the open source community efforts.

The API Spots project is leveraging widely adopted industry standards like the Open API specification ensuring interoperability with other tools.

What you can do with the extension:

- Load and visualize an Open API (f.k.a. Swagger) specification
- Detect and get notifications on valid Open API documents as you browse the web
- Visualize and explore an API using a graph tool
- List API operations and endpoints
- List API data models
- Interact with an API through data stories
- Browse public Open API catalogues and discover new APIs
- Browse Open API collections through APIS.json specification
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "API Spots", "short_name": "apispots", "description": "APIs for Humans", "version": "2.4.4", "author": "Chris Spiliotopoulos", "homepage_url": "https://apispots.github.io", "icons": { "128": "assets/images/logos/logo-128.png", "64": "assets/images/logos/logo-64.png", "16": "assets/images/logos/logo-16.png" }, "background": { "scripts": [ "dist/background.bundle.js" ] }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*", "file://*/*"], "js": ["dist/content.bundle.js"] }], "permissions": ["tabs", "http://*/", "https://*/", "notifications", "storage"], "browser_action": { "default_title": "API Spots", "default_icon": "assets/images/logos/logo-128.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": ["data/*.js"]}
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How to download and manually install API Spots extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download API Spots extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install API Spots 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 API Spots extension file

Select and download the API Spots 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 API Spots 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 API Spots 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 API Spots 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 API Spots extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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李嘉鼎 (ID: 000000464ef27f51) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/08/2016 very nice!

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Ivan Goncharov (ID: 0000009fd8b30909) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/10/2016 Cool idea I especially like that you don't need to import swagger file. Just open it in browser and click single button. However it took me some time to figure out how to use it. So it would be nice to provide hint popup after installation.