A forum monitor. (In slow development)

Latest Version

Version
1.3.1
Update
April 26, 2014
Size
42.27KiB
Developer
Category
Users
11
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
中文 (繁體)
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Permissions
Alarms
Tabs
Http://*.discuss.com.hk/*
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Forum feeder Extension

As inspired by the StockMate(http://computer.discuss.com.hk/viewthread.php?tid=11322538) done by xiaoqiang888, an extended version of the forum part is planned for Chrome. The stock part will be a separate extension once the core of this extension is mature.

In the early stage of this extension, only the \"discuss\" forum in Hong Kong is supported.

The aim of this extension is to monitor a forum intelligently and provide a quick listing view without the burden of complex HTML/flash/animated_gif rendering.

As it is not trying to substitute the front-end of the forum, links are always available for the user to jump back to the forum directly for further interaction. (Though they're possible, lets request it if it fits you)

Updates:
v1.2:
- Dynamic popup height relative to window height
- Retrieve arbitrary number of threads (support multiple page reading)
- Fix forum id link extraction
v1.1.4: Removed the use of referer.us.
v1.1.3: Bug fix for false-negative of new post.
v1.1.2: Added simple monitoring algorithm. Use badge to show new post. Open option page for simple preference.
v1.1.1: Added loading stage to look more responsive. Resized a little bit with a vertical scrollbar.
v1.1: Added option page to change the Forum ID. (For advanced users)
v1.0: Topic listing of the programming group of www.discuss.com.hk.

Road maps:
- Tracking of visited groups and present them as choices in the popup view.
- Use badge to show the number of total number of new posts.
- Add option page to allow more preferences.
- Monitoring specific group/user/thread.

Usage tips:
- Right click on the extension icon to open option page.
- Examine the fid by look at the discuss.com.hk.........fid=XXX and set in the option page to monitor group other than the programming.

Feel free to request features or discuss on the support & FAQ link below.

Editable ideas/design document on Google Docs:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AbgHsVEL-lZ3ZG0zcjRqd18xOTVjMnRjcDRkeg&hl=en

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name" : "Forum feeder","manifest_version" : 2,"version" : "1.3.1","description" : "A forum monitor. (In slow development)","background" : {"page": "bg.html","persistent": false},"icons" : { "19": "icon_19.png", "48" : "icon_48.png", "128" : "icon_128.png" },"browser_action" : {"default_icon": "icon_19.png","default_title": "Forum Feeder","default_popup" : "popup.html"},"permissions" : ["alarms", "tabs", "http://*.discuss.com.hk/*"],"options_page" : "options.html"}
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How to download and manually install Forum feeder extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Forum feeder 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 Forum feeder extension file

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

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Nothize T (ID: 000000992067ad57) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/23/2016 It'd be good if it can be extended to: 1. supports multiple groups; 2. manage read history; 3. show up as an assistant (or plugin) within discuzz with additional features; 4. better estimate and add white noise to the polling interval; 5. post following and update notification; 6. post memorization to see masked posts and modified posts; 7. manual and intelligent spam filter for users and threads; 8. group emotional quantification;