Improvements to your favorite genealogy websites (free version)

Latest Version

Version
0.1
Update
August 24, 2018
Size
81.99KiB
Developer
sparkivist.com
Category
Users
99
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
DeclarativeContent
Storage
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Sparkivist Web Tools Extension

Sparkivist Web Tools adds key features to and fixes long-term issues with your favorite family history and genealogy websites.

Find-a-Grave Improvements (Aug 23, 2018)
- Compact version of search results
- Auto-linked memorials in messages
- Automated transfer of memorials from directly from member messages
- Stock replies for messages

Search terms: findagrave, sparkavist
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Source Manifest.json

" {"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Sparkivist Web Tools", "short_name": "Sparkivist", "version": "0.1", "description": "Improvements to your favorite genealogy websites (free version)", "permissions": ["activeTab","declarativeContent","storage"], "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://www.findagrave.com/*"], "run_at": "document_end", "js": ["jquery-3.3.1.min.js","bootstrap.min.js","spk_global.js","findagrave.js"] } ], "page_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/sparkivist_logo_16.png", "32": "images/sparkivist_logo_32.png", "48": "images/sparkivist_logo_48.png", "128": "images/sparkivist_logo_128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/sparkivist_logo_16.png", "32": "images/sparkivist_logo_32.png", "48": "images/sparkivist_logo_48.png", "128": "images/sparkivist_logo_128.png" }, "manifest_version": 2 }
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How to download and manually install Sparkivist Web Tools extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Sparkivist Web Tools extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Sparkivist Web Tools 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 Sparkivist Web Tools Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Sparkivist Web Tools 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 Sparkivist Web Tools extension file

Select and download the Sparkivist Web Tools 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 Sparkivist Web Tools 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 Sparkivist Web Tools 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 Sparkivist Web Tools 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 Sparkivist Web Tools extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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