Utility to aid with multi character password input

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Version
0.0.3.6
Update
February 12, 2025
Size
149KiB
Developer
Category
Users
3
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
Scripting
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Secret Squirrel Extension

This is a simple tool to enable auto-completion of a web page requesting partial passphrase input.

For example your account that requires char 1, 3 and 7. This will scan the web page and find out which characters are required and then using either a pre-loaded passphrase protected by pin or one entered at run time it will update the page with the characters required.

Ctrl Unlock will always use the \"unlock pin\" to send to the page rather than the stored values.

Multiple passwords are now supported via the options page

All data stored by this Extension are held in the browser's local storage only and encrypted using the crypto api functions.

Whilst I have taken precautions to ensure that data held at rest is securely stored you use this extension at your own risk.

In the event that the page filling does not work as desired there is a capture mode that can be invoked by clicking the Squirrel image on the Popup 5 times. Start the capture and any field hovered over for 2 seconds within the viewed page will be captured. Then click Stop capture to save the results to disk. These can be reviewed by the user and sent to the developer for improvement of the extension if required. It is recommended that capture is done before any attempts to send the partial password has been done to prevent accidental password collection in the text file.

The code for this extension is available to view on GitLab, just search for secretsquirrel

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name":"Secret Squirrel", "version":"0.0.3.6", "description":"Utility to aid with multi character password input", "manifest_version": 3, "background": { "service_worker":"serviceworker.js" }, "action": { "default_title":"Secret Squirrel v0.3.6", "default_icon":"secret_squirrel_256.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "icons": { "96": "secret_squirrel_96.png", "128": "secret_squirrel_128.png", "256": "secret_squirrel_256.png" }, "permissions":["activeTab", "storage", "scripting"], "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": true }}
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How to download and manually install Secret Squirrel extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Secret Squirrel extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Secret Squirrel 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 Secret Squirrel extension file

Select and download the Secret Squirrel 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 Secret Squirrel 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 Secret Squirrel 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 Secret Squirrel 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 Secret Squirrel extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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