Browser extension for tachyons-debug

Latest Version

Version
1.2.1
Update
September 14, 2016
Size
32.03KiB
Developer
tachyons.io
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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tachyons-x-ray Extension

BETA

Toggle a background grid on any webpage which can help you line elements up vertically and horizontally with each other. Sometimes across large amounts of whitespace it can be tough to see if things are aligned. The background grid comes in an 8px grid.920
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "tachyons-x-ray", "description": "Browser extension for tachyons-debug", "version": "1.2.1", "background": { "persistent": false, "scripts": ["index.js"] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "19": "icons/icon19x.png", "38": "icons/icon38x.png" } }, "permissions": [ "activeTab" ]}
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How to download and manually install tachyons-x-ray extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download tachyons-x-ray extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a tachyons-x-ray 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 tachyons-x-ray Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install tachyons-x-ray 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 tachyons-x-ray extension file

Select and download the tachyons-x-ray 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 tachyons-x-ray 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 tachyons-x-ray 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 tachyons-x-ray 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 tachyons-x-ray extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Tomáš Kafka (ID: 000000725c40569a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/02/2017 The best grid and x-ray for code! ❤️

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Kiril Man (ID: 000000c06bdd079a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/06/2016 Thank you for this great tool!

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Yosh Wuyts (ID: 000000c57bdad0e9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/12/2016 great!