A plugin to access the power of the Whistic Knowledge Base

Latest Version

Version
1.0.19
Update
October 15, 2024
Size
2.96MiB
Developer
Category
Users
162
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Cookies
Storage
Scripting
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Whistic Plugin Extension

Harness the power of Whistic AI with the Knowledge Base plugin!
Now you can easily query security and compliance documentation and self-assessment questionnaires stored in Whistic Knowledge Base directly from your browser.
* Get answers to security questions fast! Simply ask a question and the Knowledge Base plug-in returns the results–without needing to switch screens.
* Take the burden off Infosec: Give your internal teams an easy way to get specific answers to customer questions without needing to ask for help.

About Whistic
The Whistic platform gives Infosec teams the power to run world-class third-party risk management and customer trust programs with a unified, AI-powered experience that streamlines both sides of the vendor risk assessment process.
Knowledge Base is core component of the Whistic platform and helps you store, organize, and intelligently search your security and compliance documentation.

Not a Whistic customer? Visit https://www.whistic.com/whistic-ai to learn how Whistic AI makes it easy to provide accurate responses to security questions. If you need help, email [email protected].
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Whistic Plugin", "version": "1.0.19", "description": "A plugin to access the power of the Whistic Knowledge Base", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "cookies", "storage", "scripting" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "host_permissions": [ "https://*.whistic.io/*", "https://*.whistic.co/*", "https://*.whistic.com/*" ], "action": {}, "icons": { "48": "assets/whistic.ico" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "index.html" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Whistic Plugin extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Whistic Plugin 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 Whistic Plugin extension file

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

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