Get focused by blocking sites, planning your day, and setting long term goals.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.26
Update
April 8, 2023
Size
1.06MiB
Developer
thesidekick.app
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.28571 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Notifications
Idle
Storage
Alarms
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Sidekick App Extension

If you are a Mac user, please download the native mac app. (https://aheroapp.com/downloadapps)
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Block distracting sites and immerse in deep work with Sidekick. Put your time where it belongs - your goals and dreams.

🤔 Does this sound familiar?

One second you’re working hard on a big project — and the next second, you’re deep in the weeds of … Facebook, Youtube, or whatever your distractions might be.

One thing for sure is that you’re not alone. We live in a world where products are competing to capture our attention..

Over time, we’ve spent more and more hours distracted by screens (in fact, one study showed an average of 2 to 5.7 hours a day. That comes out to 30 to 90 days a year or 3 to 10 years across a lifetime ).

We're on a mission to give power back to our arguably most valuable resource: time.

⭐️ So how can Sidekick help?

Sidekick is a productivity tool to help you block internet distractions and complete healthy deep work sessions.

⭐️ Features

Website blocker
Weekly and daily calendar
Kanban board management
Accountability buddy system
Weekly analytic reports


We’re currently in Beta. Please join us! Learn more at https://aheroapp.com/

Questions? Bugs? Ideas? Email us at [email protected]
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Sidekick App", "version": "1.0.26", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "Get focused by blocking sites, planning your day, and setting long term goals.", "permissions": ["tabs", "notifications", "idle", "storage", "alarms"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }, "icons": { "16": "images/logos/logo16.png", "48": "images/logos/logo48.png", "128": "images/logos/logo128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/logos/logo16.png", "48": "images/logos/logo48.png", "128": "images/logos/logo128.png" }, "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "externally_connectable": { "matches": ["*://*.thesidekick.app/*"] }, "commands": { "start-session": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+S", "windows": "Alt+S", "mac": "Alt+S" }, "description": "Start a default session" } }}
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How to download and manually install Sidekick App extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Sidekick App 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 Sidekick App extension file

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

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User reviews

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Michael Wu (ID: 00000087abc7ed8d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/04/2021 Loving this Chrome extension so far! Makes it so easy to manage my time appropriately, allowing me to really focus on setting and accomplishing my short-term/long-term goals. Great tool for those with busy schedules looking to organize their life a bit - 10/10!