A Chrome extension for quickly changing the speed of YouTube videos with keyboard shortcuts.

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1.0.0
Update
April 27, 2022
Size
6.92KiB
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1 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Video Speed Keys Extension

A Chrome extension for quickly changing the speed of YouTube videos with keyboard shortcuts. An overlay showing the video speed appears upon pressing any of the set keyboard shortcuts.

The set keyboard shortcuts are as follows:
Speed Down: -
Speed Up: + OR =
Reset Speed: *
Show Overlay: z

Many video speed extensions work using Chrome’s cloud sync rather than the local storage, meaning that there is a delay in retrieving this information and subsequently applying the stored set video speed upon loading a new video. However, this extension makes use of Chrome’s local storage to retrieve and set video speeds. The storage aspect also allows for the video speed to be persisted across videos and browser sessions on the same machine.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Video Speed Keys", "version": "1.0.0", "icons": { "128": "icon128.png" }, "description": "A Chrome extension for quickly changing the speed of YouTube videos with keyboard shortcuts.", "manifest_version": 3, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["content.js"], "css": ["overlay.css"] } ], "permissions": ["storage"]}
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How to download and manually install Video Speed Keys extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Video Speed Keys extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Video Speed Keys 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 Video Speed Keys extension file

Select and download the Video Speed Keys 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 Video Speed Keys 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 Video Speed Keys 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 Video Speed Keys 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 Video Speed Keys extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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