Reminds you to take a break at a customizable time frame.

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Version
0.1.6
Update
July 1, 2024
Size
207KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Alarms
Storage
Notifications
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Take a Break Extension

Take a Break is an extension that helps you easily set specific time frames to take a break.

Before using the addon, please open the options page and adjust the settings. Then, click on the ON|OFF switch, and wait for the break to take effect. Once you see the notification (either in popup or desktop notifications) please click on the - START - button to initiate the break. If you want to finish this break and wait for the next break, please click on the - Finish - button. Alternatively, you can click on the - SKIP - button and wait for the next break. The default notification type is opening a new tab. If you want to change it to - Desktop - notifications, please visit the options page and mark the related option. Within the popup UI, there is an ON|OFF switch which enables you to activate or deactivate the addon.

If you have a feature request or found a bug to report, please fill the bug report form on the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/take-a-break.html).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "0.1.6", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Take a Break", "offline_enabled": true, "homepage_url": "https://mybrowseraddon.com/take-a-break.html", "description": "Reminds you to take a break at a customizable time frame.", "commands": { "_execute_action": {} }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "alarms", "storage", "notifications" ], "options_ui": { "open_in_tab": true, "page": "data/options/options.html" }, "action": { "default_title": "Take a Break", "default_popup": "data/popup/popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png", "128": "data/icons/128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Take a Break extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Take a Break extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Take a Break 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 Take a Break extension file

Select and download the Take a Break 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 Take a Break 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 Take a Break 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 Take a Break 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 Take a Break extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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