Detects Bootstrap Grid elements on a page and displays visual overlay for them

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Version
0.2.1
Update
June 6, 2022
Size
34.09KiB
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Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Bootstrap grid viewer Extension

While working with a bootstrap grid, it can be hard to understand how much space content is actually taking, or whether it’s aligned with other elements properly. This extension removes those unknowns. By visualization of grid elements, it builds up your intuition in laying out the content, helps with identifying sizing and alignment problems at glance, and ultimately improves the overall development time.
It’s simple to use. Just one click and you’re provided with a list of Bootstrap grid elements present on the page. By clicking on any of those, you get a visual overlay over that element. By another click it’s possible to extend the overlay to viewport height and use it as a generic ruler.
Overlay itself is not just commonly placed. It aligns with the grid element precisely, which means it works with more complex nested grids as well.
Furthermore, overlay gutter sizes are a true reflection of the underlying grid element. Any change of gutters initiated by use of Bootstrap classes will be reflected in an overlay.

Features:
- provides visual feedback on grid elements ( container & row )
- helps with troubleshooting issues like an alignment or sizing
- saves development time
- works with nested grids
- reflects gutter changes performed via default Bootstrap classes

Note: Extension works with default Bootstrap Grid only. Use of customized Bootstrap grid classes / elements will break compatibility.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Bootstrap grid viewer", "description": "Detects Bootstrap Grid elements on a page and displays visual overlay for them", "version": "0.2.1", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": ["activeTab", "scripting"], "host_permissions": [""], "icons": { "16": "src/img/icon16.png", "48": "src/img/icon48.png", "128": "src/img/icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "src/popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Bootstrap grid viewer extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Bootstrap grid viewer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Bootstrap grid viewer 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 Bootstrap grid viewer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Bootstrap grid viewer 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 Bootstrap grid viewer extension file

Select and download the Bootstrap grid viewer 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 Bootstrap grid viewer 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 Bootstrap grid viewer 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 Bootstrap grid viewer 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 Bootstrap grid viewer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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