A collection of enhancements for Appian developers.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.7
Update
December 21, 2019
Size
8.04MiB
Developer
Category
Users
256
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
ContextMenus
Storage
Http://localhost/suite/*
Https://localhost/suite/*
*://*/suite/*
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Appian Dev Tools Extension

Current features include:
- NEW - Save time making constants with the Constant Generator Tool. Quickly create Text and Number constants in with a CSV upload
- NEW - Added a setting to enable variable formatting when looking at process instances
- Changes favicons for most Appian objects that have a dedicated designer
- Right-click to convert all underscored text input values to camelCased. Useful for quickly setting up CDTs from existing DB tables
- Expression editor text sizing to allow for more code to be visible in the editor at once

Extension works on localhost, appiancorp.com, appian.com, appiancloud.com and appianci.net environments. Look for the little red Appian designer icon in your loaded extensions list.

Future enhancement ideas include:
- Favicons for objects without designer windows (Users, Groups, Folders, etc.)
- Environment specific favicons
- Additional visual indicators for designer tabs that have unsaved changes or are read only
- Additional expression editor themes
- Autosave capabilities
- Additional in-editor documentation and recipes for built-in Appian functions and user defined rules
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "author": "Matt Yorkgitis", "name": "Appian Dev Tools", "version": "0.0.7", "description": "A collection of enhancements for Appian developers.", "icons": { "16": "48px.png", "48": "48px.png", "128": "48px.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "http://localhost/suite/*", "https://localhost/suite/*", "*://*/suite/*" ], "js": ["content.js"], "css": ["content.css"] } ], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "Appian Dev Tools", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'; img-src * data: 'self' 'unsafe-eval'", "permissions": [ "tabs", "contextMenus", "storage", "http://localhost/suite/*", "https://localhost/suite/*", "*://*/suite/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Appian Dev Tools extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Appian Dev Tools extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Appian Dev Tools 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 Appian Dev Tools Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Appian Dev Tools 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 Appian Dev Tools extension file

Select and download the Appian Dev Tools 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 Appian Dev Tools 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 Appian Dev Tools 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 Appian Dev Tools 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 Appian Dev Tools extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Thomas Prinsloo (ID: 000000023e54a8da) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/09/2022 Very useful!