Adds a multiline JavaScript console to the Chrome developer tools.

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1.2.3
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December 5, 2023
Size
2.32MiB
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Rating
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Manifest Version
2
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BigConsole Extension

NOTE: I do not plan to update this extension to Manifest V3, meaning it will no longer be compatible with Chrome 127+ (June 2024). Chrome Dev Tools' built-in Snippets editor has a lot of the same functionality (click the Sources pane, then choose Snippets in the left sidebar) if you also \"Show console drawer\" (hit Escape). It should be possible to get a horizontal layout using something like this: https://stackoverflow.com/a/16538221

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Adds a panel to the Chrome Developer Tools that provides a multi-line split console, like in Firefox.

Includes:

- Vertical split style multiline REPL
- Syntax highlighting and nice editor things thanks to Ace Editor
- Pretty-printed output
- \"Run\" button or CTRL+Enter to execute code
- \"Clear\" button to clear REPL
- \"History\" drop-down to restore previously executed code

Compared to Chrome Dev Tools' built-in Snippets editor, BigConsole aims to help users iterate and try out code faster. Where Snippets is more like a light IDE, BigConsole is simpler and geared towards iterating on code as quickly as possible in a multiline, syntax-highlighted REPL.

The code is available at https://github.com/IceCreamYou/Chrome-BigConsole
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "BigConsole", "description": "Adds a multiline JavaScript console to the Chrome developer tools.", "version": "1.2.3", "permissions": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "storage" ], "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "minimum_chrome_version": "25.0", "devtools_page": "devtools.html", "options_page": "options.html"}
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How to download and manually install BigConsole extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install BigConsole 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 BigConsole extension file

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

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User reviews

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Nikolas (ID: 000000c156e022ec) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/31/2023 ITS A SCAM DONT DOWNLOAD

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Go Beyond (ID: 00000042144bec9e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/12/2021 Very helpful extension!

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Noname Noname (ID: 000000b688c07544) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/13/2019 Awesome! One thing I want to see: button for clearing left-side windows (console).

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Dmitriy Davydov (ID: 000000d486e347d1) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/10/2018 I found this extension because I didn't know about Chrome Snippets https://developers.google.com/web/tools/chrome-devtools/snippets Now I think this extension is needless

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Chris Haynes (ID: 00000021d48672c6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/08/2018 Works well for me, way better than Chrome's