A better way to manage your bookmarks

Latest Version

Version
2.0.2
Update
April 21, 2016
Size
383KiB
Developer
eric.viala.free.fr
Category
Users
7
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
ActiveTab
Bookmarks
Chrome://favicon/

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Skwares Extension

Shows your bookmarks in the form of large square icons in nested tab panels, enabling to see them all at a glance.

You can organize them as you see fit, moving them around or drop them on another panel.

Each skware is complemented with a thumbnail-size snapshot of the corresponding web site, aiding in rapid visual recognition.

Right-click to edit or suppress.

(\"Skwares\" is of course pronouced like \"squares\")
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Skwares", "version": "2.0.2", "description": "A better way to manage your bookmarks", "icons": { "32": "icons/skwares-32.png", "48": "icons/skwares-48.png" }, "author": "\u00c9ric Viala", "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js", "thumbs.js", "database.js" ], "persistent": false }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "activeTab", "bookmarks", "chrome://favicon/", "" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "icons/skwares-32.png" }, "default_title": "Skwares" }}
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How to download and manually install Skwares extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Skwares 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 Skwares extension file

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

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Nicolas Ramaux (ID: 000000de15137a8e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/30/2016 Sympathique. Manque une réorganisation automatique des carrées (alignement ?).