Using the Twitch API for a more Compact and Quick view of your Following, Top Streams/Games.

Latest Version

Version
2.5.0
Update
December 13, 2023
Size
1.19MiB
Developer
ghostir.net
Category
Users
102
Rating
4.33333 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Identity
Storage
Notifications
Alarms
Tabs
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Twitch GO Extension

A quick and easy way to access several of the Twitch Services, such as your Following, Top Games and Top Streams.

Features
• Follower List
• Top Games
• Top Streams
• Custom Search of the Streams/Games.
• Dark and Light themes within the Settings.
• In addition to your Following List, you're able to Favorite a Streamer, showing him at the top of your Following List.
• Want to know when your favorite streamer has gone live? Just turn on Notifications and click the Bell Icon.


When Twitch switched their API Version from Kraken to Helix, many of the existing extensions that did something similar were outdated and no longer worked. I decided that I'd create a nice looking and functional extension to fill this void, I strived to create a good looking, feature rich extension that'll provide users with a straight forward and easy way to keep track of their Twitch followers others areas of the service.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Twitch GO", "description": "Using the Twitch API for a more Compact and Quick view of your Following, Top Streams/Games.", "version": "2.5.0", "manifest_version": 3, "icons": { "16": "./img/obj-16x16.png", "32": "./img/obj-32x32.png", "48": "./img/obj-48x48.png", "128": "./img/obj-128x128.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "main.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "notification.js" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["https://*.twitch.tv/*"], "js": ["settings.js"] }], "host_permissions": [ "https://localhost:7191/*", "https://ghostir.net/*", "https://api.twitch.tv/helix/*" ], "permissions": [ "identity", "storage", "notifications", "alarms", "tabs" ]}
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How to download and manually install Twitch GO extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Twitch GO extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Twitch GO 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 Twitch GO extension file

Select and download the Twitch GO 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 Twitch GO 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 Twitch GO 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 Twitch GO 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 Twitch GO extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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NADER 悟 (ID: 0000005793001b75) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/08/2023 It is considered the best even its appearance looks very modern and modern 💢 But notifications don't work at all This is important to tell me that someone has started the stream or that it is already stream Fix this quickly please 💜

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Yungwiz (ID: 000000f1546ea62e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/15/2022 Wow this app is GREAT! Everything thing is quick and easy to use, all while looking super clean. Keep up the good work.

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Coben Spoonster (ID: 00000011dd1755ac) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/25/2022 i love that i dont have to open twitch to see all the information