Keep cookies from leaving your browser.

Latest Version

Version
1.1.0
Update
March 30, 2022
Size
1.12MiB
Developer
Category
Users
84
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
WebRequest
Storage
Cookies
Tabs
WebRequestBlocking
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Cookie Pirate Extension

Cookie Pirate can automatically remove cookies from web requests as they occur while browsing a website.

To enable this extension on a website:
1. Visit the website
2. Click the extension's icon
4. Click the green \"Enable\" button in the extension's popup

Options:
- \"Reload after site enabled\": Reloads the page immediately after a site is enabled to start using the extension. Without this, manually reload the page when you are ready to use the extension on the site.

- Show badge on enabled sites: Shows a circular badge with the Cookie Pirate icon on sites where the extension is enabled. You can also click the badge to turn the extension on/off on the site.

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What this extension does:
- While browsing an enabled site, it removes cookies for the site's domain before a new page of it is loaded

What it doesn't do:
- Remove cookies from sites which are not enabled
- Remove cookies on enabled sites in background/non-focused tabs
- Remove cookies immediately after the site loads

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You might find this extension useful for
- browsing sites with more privacy
- web/cookie related research
- web development & debugging

Note:
Using Cookie Pirate on websites where you are logged into an account will likely result in you getting logged out (i.e. if the website uses cookies to keep you logged in).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Cookie Pirate", "description": "Keep cookies from leaving your browser.", "version": "1.1.0", "manifest_version": 2, "optional_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "permissions": [ "activeTab", "webRequest", "storage", "cookies", "tabs", "webRequestBlocking" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "./background/storage.js", "./background/services.js", "./background/install.js", "./background/startup.js", "./background/permissions.js", "./background/activetab.js", "./background/firefox.js", "./background/main.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "./popup/popup.html" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "images/logos/logo48.png", "ui/tl.png", "ui/ml.png", "ui/bl.png", "ui/tr.png", "ui/mr.png", "ui/br.png" ], "icons": { "16": "./images/logos/logo16.png", "48": "./images/logos/logo48.png", "128": "./images/logos/logo128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Cookie Pirate extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Cookie Pirate extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Cookie Pirate 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 Cookie Pirate extension file

Select and download the Cookie Pirate 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 Cookie Pirate 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 Cookie Pirate 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 Cookie Pirate 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 Cookie Pirate extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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