Extension to download Githup single files without downloading the whole repo
Github files download Extension
Source Manifest.json
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"name":"__MSG_appName__",
"version":"0.0.1",
"manifest_version":2,
"description":"__MSG_appDescription__",
"icons":{"16":"icons/icon-16.png",
"128":"icons/icon-128.png"},
"default_locale":"en",
"background":{"scripts":["scripts/background.js"]},
"permissions":["tabs",
"storage",
"http://github.com/*",
"https://github.com/*",
"contextMenus",
"downloads"],
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["https://github.com/*",
"http://github.com/*"],
"js":["scripts/contentscript.js"],
"css":[],
"run_at":"document_end",
"all_frames":false}],
"web_accessible_resources":[],
"content_security_policy":"script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'"}
How to download and manually install Github files download extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Github files download 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 Github files download extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Github files download extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Github files download extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Github files download 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 Github files download Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Github files download extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Github files download extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Github files download 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 Github files download 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 Github files download extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Github files download 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 Github files download extension file
Select and download the Github files download 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 Github files download 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 Github files download 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 Github files download 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 Github files download extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
Similar Extensions
Glints TalentRadar 63 0 ★ 105KiB
Thymeline 63 1 ★ 230KiB
Character Input 63 0 ★ 398KiB
Asana Multi Filter 63 0 ★ 30.68KiB
LumoSearch: Airbnb Review Summary & Search 63 2 ★ 49.99KiB
GoPenAI 63 5 ★ 24.11KiB
Turbo Query for Azure DevOps 63 1 ★ 654KiB
Accessibility Checker for GitHub Markdown 63 0 ★ 293KiB
ReadAnything 63 1 ★ 1.05MiB
Ask Alex 63 2 ★ 110KiB
Lucky Looter 63 1 ★ 31.94KiB
GM Assistant 63 9 ★ 49.11KiB
Tower of Anki 63 1 ★ 63.34KiB
WebDiff 63 0 ★ 136KiB
Twitter Intro Finder 63 2 ★ 376KiB
Codefaster 63 0 ★ 1.23MiB
Twitter View Count Remover 63 5 ★ 141KiB
Github Download Button 63 4 ★ 10.63KiB
Clear Portal Cache 63 1 ★ 60.0KiB
html2md 63 2 ★ 153KiB
reveddit language fix 63 0 ★ 66.08KiB
GitHub Minesweeper 63 8 ★ 13.37KiB
Hypixel Reward Skip 63 3 ★ 44.52KiB
Airbnb Review Summarizer 63 0 ★ 93.95KiB