Easily shorten your URLs

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Version
2.0.0
Update
February 15, 2020
Size
139KiB
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Category
Users
184
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Languages Support
Deutsch
English
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Permissions
*://api-ssl.bitly.com/*
*://bitly.com/*
*://tinyurl.com/*
*://urlshortener.vvlasy.cz/*
ContextMenus
Storage
ClipboardWrite
Notifications
Tabs
Identity
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Edge URL Shortener Extension

This extension enables you to quickly and easily shorten URLs.

Once installed, just right click anywhere in the page to shorten your current URL or right click on a supported element (images, hyperlinks) to shorten their respective URL directly. Furthermore, you can optionally login to bit.ly which enables additional features! (not required to shorten links!) Like shortening via bit.ly, so you can see the links you have shortened either on bit.ly or directly in the extension's UI!

Features:
- Hyperlink shortening
- Image link shortening
- Customization via a settings panel
- Current URL shortening in context menu or by clicking the extension's icon* (see note below)
- Anonymous shortening using tinyurl.com
- Shortening through bit.ly (requires bit.ly login)
- View previously shortened links (requires bit.ly login)

We use the latest technology to login to bit.ly (oAuth 2.0) which ensures security of your login credentials by using bit.ly's portal to enable access to our extension. We have no access to your password or e-mail in any shape or form.

*Automatic URL shortening via icon:
- Must be enabled in settings
- Once enabled, the extension's UI will not be available, to restore it you must right-click the extension's icon and choose the option to disable automatic shortening
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Edge URL Shortener", "author": "Victor Vlas\u00e1k", "description": "Easily shorten your URLs", "version": "2.0.0", "default_locale": "en", "icons": { "16": "images/eus-16.png", "25": "images/eus-25.png", "32": "images/eus-32.png", "48": "images/eus-48.png", "128": "images/eus-128.png" }, "permissions": [ "*://api-ssl.bitly.com/*", "*://bitly.com/*", "*://tinyurl.com/*", "*://urlshortener.vvlasy.cz/*", "contextMenus", "storage", "clipboardWrite", "notifications", "tabs", "identity" ], "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "20": "images/eus-20-inactive.png", "40": "images/eus-40-inactive.png" }, "default_title": "Edge URL Shortener", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": true }}
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How to download and manually install Edge URL Shortener extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Edge URL Shortener extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Edge URL Shortener 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 Edge URL Shortener extension file

Select and download the Edge URL Shortener 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 Edge URL Shortener 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 Edge URL Shortener 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 Edge URL Shortener 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 Edge URL Shortener extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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artegrale (ID: 0000000df0ebe992) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/13/2023 Works great.