Monitor non-commercial positions in the financial futures market. The COT reports are released every Friday.

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Version
2.4
Update
February 28, 2024
Size
331KiB
Developer
maxwellpepper.net
Category
Users
203
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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COT Reports Extension

The COT reports (Commitment Of Traders) are extremely useful information provided to the public displaying hedge fund positions in the currency markets.

Day traders & swing traders can use this information to provide more confluence in determining which direction a financial instrument may be moving.

Disclaimer:

None of the data displayed in this extension is financial advice. Trade at your own risk. This extension also displays banner promotions for ftmo.com.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name" : "COT Reports", "description" : "Monitor non-commercial positions in the financial futures market. The COT reports are released every Friday.", "version" : "2.4", "manifest_version": 3, "author": "Maxwell Pepper", "icons": { "16": "images/icon16.png", "48": "images/icon48.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "host_permissions": ["https://www.cftc.gov/"], "action": { "default_popup": "dashboard.html" }}
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How to download and manually install COT Reports extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download COT Reports extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install COT Reports 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 COT Reports extension file

Select and download the COT Reports 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 COT Reports 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 COT Reports 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 COT Reports 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 COT Reports extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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S Mas (ID: 000000bfa250debe) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/11/2022 Would be better if show in small UI element and more historic detail