Activate this extension to access the functionality and features of Chrome extensions (CRX/ZIP)
Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader Extension
This handy tool lets you quickly view and download the source code of Chrome, Firefox, and Opera extensions. You can use it to debug extensions, understand their architecture, and ensure they meet security standards
Key Features For this Chrome Extension
Quick Source Code Access: Easily view and download extension source code, either in CRX or in ZIP format.
Multi-Browser Support: Supports Chrome Extension, Firefox Extension, Opera Extension.
Secure and Safe: Integrated into your browser to securely execute coding activities.
Simple Interface: Being very functional with many features that didn’t require complicated interfaces, all the concepts had a clear user focus.
How to Use in Simple Steps
Click the folder for the extension of the specific browser that you wish to install.
Open the tool by clicking the icon visible in the browser’s toolbar.
Choose either the CRX or ZIP format to view or download the source code.
Select whether to view next the source code of an image, to analyze it, or to store it for future examination.
To Whom It Is Useful
This tool is useful for the developers to identify what went wrong in a structure of the extension and can learn from it, while the researchers can study source codes for such vices as security. The students and learners have a practical way of developing extensions while the IT professionals we have can be with confirmation that the extensions used in organizations are safe to be used.
Why It Is Useful
The Chrome Extension Source Viewer makes it easy to download and inspect extension source codes for the sake of security and in support of learning, development and also as a tool to check for compliance.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader 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 Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader 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 Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader 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 Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader 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 Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader 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 Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader extension file
Select and download the Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader 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 Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader 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 Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader 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 Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader 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 Chrome Extension Source Viewer/Downloader extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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