Send the current page to MAUVE Accessibility Validator

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Version
1.3.2
Update
May 7, 2024
Size
78.21KiB
Developer
mauve.isti.cnr.it
Category
Users
396
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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MAUVE ++ Plugin Validator Extension

This is a browser’s extension to dynamically validate the accessibility of the web page loaded in the active tab; it exploits Mauve++ accessibility validator.
The extension serialize the DOM of the webpage loaded in the active tab and then sends the serialized DOM to Mauve++ accessibility valiator.
After the validation, a new tab showing the accessibility validation report is opened.

Privacy Information
MAUVE++ receives the web page DOM from the extension, it validates the DOM and immediately delete the received data.
We don't store the content of the web page, neither the web page URL or the IP address of the sender.

MAUVE means Multiguideline Accessibility and Usability Validation Enviroment.
It is a is a system to evaluate accessibility of Web sites by checking their HTML and CSS code through W3C guidelines.
At the moment M.A.U.V.E. is able to validate the accessibility of web pages in relation to the following guidelines:
WCAG 2.1 ( Level A, AA, AAA)

MAUVE++ Home Page
https://mauve.isti.cnr.it/

MAUVE++ Chrome Extension Privacy
https://mauve.isti.cnr.it/privacy.jsp
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "Send the current page to MAUVE Accessibility Validator", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "MAUVE ++ Plugin Validator", "version": "1.3.2", "author": "Marco Manca - [email protected]", "homepage_url": "https://mauve.isti.cnr.it", "action": {"default_title": "Validate this page with MAUVE++" }, "icons": { "48": "icons/mauve.png" },"permissions": [ "tabs","activeTab" ],"background": {"service_worker": "background.js","type": "module"},"content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "js": ["content_script.js"], "all_frames": true}]}
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How to download and manually install MAUVE ++ Plugin Validator extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download MAUVE ++ Plugin Validator extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a MAUVE ++ Plugin Validator 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 MAUVE ++ Plugin Validator Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install MAUVE ++ Plugin Validator 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 MAUVE ++ Plugin Validator extension file

Select and download the MAUVE ++ Plugin Validator 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 MAUVE ++ Plugin Validator 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 MAUVE ++ Plugin Validator 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 MAUVE ++ Plugin Validator 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 MAUVE ++ Plugin Validator extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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