Learn Darklight offers multiple themes and advanced features for Waterloo Learn.

Latest Version

Version
3.0.22
Update
January 30, 2021
Size
564KiB
Developer
www.zijianshao.com
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
4.92683 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
ContextMenus
Storage
*://learn.uwaterloo.ca/*
*://mylearningspace.wlu.ca/*
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Learn Darklight Extension

Waterloo Learn is a web-based learning management system for the University of Waterloo. Learn Darklight offers multiple themes and advanced features for Waterloo Learn.

★ CUSTOM COURSE COVER PICS ★
Customize the cover picture of each course as you like, so that the course entry on the homepage is no longer indistinguishable.

★ HOMEPAGE CALENDAR ★
Automatically bring together all course upcoming events and add them to the homepage to avoid missing any important dates.

★ MULTIPLE THEMES WITH NIGHT MODE ★
Different themes can be used in different scenarios. No need to worry about bright pages that may hurt your eyes at night. Also, the extension supports custom CSS and JS.

★ SUPPORT WATERLOO AND LAURIER'S D2L ★
This browser extension is designed for Waterloo Learn and Laurier MyLearningSpace and can be used on both systems.

★ DETAILED EXTENSION OPTIONS ★
Detailed extension options allow you to turn any function on or off as you wish. When used with other extensions, you can turn off any conflicting features at any time.

★ AND EVEN MORE ★
In addition to these features, there are even more available. For example, page content size control and custom homepage widgets. Please go to the extension options page to take a look.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "author": "Zijian Shao", "background": { "scripts": [ "js/configs.js", "js/background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icon/icon16.png", "24": "icon/icon24.png", "32": "icon/icon32.png" }, "default_popup": "html/popup.html", "default_title": "Learn Darklight" }, "content_scripts": [ { "css": [ "css/base.css" ], "js": [ "js/configs.js", "js/init.js" ], "matches": [ "*://learn.uwaterloo.ca/*", "*://mylearningspace.wlu.ca/*" ], "run_at": "document_start" }, { "js": [ "js/jquery.js", "js/init_idle.js" ], "matches": [ "*://learn.uwaterloo.ca/*", "*://mylearningspace.wlu.ca/*" ], "run_at": "document_idle" } ], "description": "Learn Darklight offers multiple themes and advanced features for Waterloo Learn.", "icons": { "16": "icon/icon16.png", "48": "icon/icon48.png", "128": "icon/icon128.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Learn Darklight", "offline_enabled": false, "options_page": "html/options.html", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "contextMenus", "storage", "*://learn.uwaterloo.ca/*", "*://mylearningspace.wlu.ca/*" ], "short_name": "Learn Darklight", "version": "3.0.22", "web_accessible_resources": [ "js/*", "css/*", "icon/*", "img/*", "theme/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Learn Darklight extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Learn Darklight extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Learn Darklight 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 Learn Darklight extension file

Select and download the Learn Darklight 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 Learn Darklight 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 Learn Darklight 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 Learn Darklight 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 Learn Darklight extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Soumya Menon (ID: 000000402adaa052) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/22/2021 Really customisable and really easy to use! Super super helpful

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Jason L (ID: 00000093d8e25e0d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/12/2020 Works well, I like the quick navigation using right click in particular

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Kokku Sakka (ID: 0000008ba6f1b4bd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/30/2019 its epic

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Kohl (ID: 0000005db92be3f0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/25/2019 Can't believe I went through first year without this

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Ilia Poretski (ID: 00000004f72eb422) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/24/2019 Love it