Find documents in devdocs.io with a popup window from a browser Extension!

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0.5.5
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January 24, 2024
Size
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Rating
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Manifest Version
3
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DevDocs Web Ext Extension

DevDocs Web Ext is a browser extension that allows you to quickly search and browse online documentations from DevDocs (https://devdocs.io).
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"name":"__MSG_appName__",
"version":"0.5.5",
"manifest_version":3,
"description":"__MSG_appDescription__",
"homepage_url":"https://github.com/arianrhodsandlot/devdocs-web-ext",
"icons":{"16":"icon-16.df7db61b.png",
"128":"icon-128.0e497dfa.png"},
"default_locale":"en",
"background":{"service_worker":"background.662a17f9.js"},
"action":{"default_icon":{"19":"icon-19.ac520b5f.png",
"38":"icon-38.278cc3fd.png"},
"default_title":"DevDocs Web Ext",
"default_popup":"popup.e1e65ba4.html"},
"options_ui":{"page":"options.25271cce.html"},
"permissions":["cookies",
"activeTab",
"storage"],
"host_permissions":["*://devdocs.io/",
"*://docs.devdocs.io/",
"*://documents.devdocs.io/"],
"commands":{"_execute_action":{"suggested_key":{"default":"Alt+S"},
"description":"Open the popup window"}}}
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How to download and manually install DevDocs Web Ext extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download DevDocs Web Ext extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a DevDocs Web Ext 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 DevDocs Web Ext Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install DevDocs Web Ext 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 DevDocs Web Ext extension file

Select and download the DevDocs Web Ext 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 DevDocs Web Ext 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 DevDocs Web Ext 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 DevDocs Web Ext 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 DevDocs Web Ext extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Luke Roberts (ID: 0000006a286f2d72) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/12/2020 This is exactly what I needed,Excellent work! A bug or improvement, syntax highlighting doesn't appear to work when looking at code examples (tested on Javascript) and would be nice if that was supported so it was easier on the eyes.

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Eddie Smag (ID: 0000002018408fae) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/29/2019 simplicity..

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Luke Denton (ID: 000000603b967dfe) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/25/2018 Fantastic, does exactly what I need it to. Simple and easy

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Seyed Ali Roshan (ID: 00000010f521149b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/26/2017 it is very nice and helpful

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Archit Chandra (ID: 0000002a490ccbcb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/26/2017 Seems to be pretty amazing. Well-thought use-case for a very useful resource.