Hand gesture recognition

Latest Version

Version
1.0.0
Update
May 30, 2021
Size
4.48MiB
Developer
imagetext.xyz
Category
Users
49
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
ActiveTab
Storage
*://*/*
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Hand in the Air Extension

It is a Script Manager with hand gesture recognition and voice recognition capabilities with built in plugin system.


Feature :-

- Plugin system for handlers set for handling hand gestures and voice recognition.
- Create custom gesture handler for any website. If custom handler is not created, it will fall back to basic handlers described below.
- Wave hand left to right to switch active tab towards right
- Wave hand right to left to switch active tab towards left.
- Wave hand bottom to top to close active tab.
- system plugins which are available :
- Gravity, PaperFold, Tab+Shift navigation, Sound Mute/Unmute, Arrow keys.
- Custom gesture plugin available for websites are :
- facebook.com, play2048.co, slideshare.net, speakersdeck.com,tinder.com,youtube.com



It is an Open Source project hosted on github here :
https://github.com/fxnoob/Hand-in-the-air

Feature requests or any suggestions are welcome here :
https://github.com/fxnoob/Hand-in-the-air/issues
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Hand in the Air", "version": "1.0.0", "manifest_version": 2, "description": " hand gesture recognition", "icons": { "16": "images/16x16.png", "128": "images/128x128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.bundle.js"] }, "permissions": ["tabs", "activeTab", "storage", "*://*/*"], "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/16x16.png", "48": "images/48x48.png" }, "default_title": "hand in the air" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "background.bundle.js.map", "content_script.bundle.js.map", "option.bundle.js.map", "popup.bundle.js.map" ], "options_page": "option.html", "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content_script.bundle.js"], "run_at": "document_end" } ]}
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How to download and manually install Hand in the Air extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Hand in the Air extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Hand in the Air 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 Hand in the Air Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Hand in the Air 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 Hand in the Air extension file

Select and download the Hand in the Air 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 Hand in the Air 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 Hand in the Air 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 Hand in the Air 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 Hand in the Air extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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Andrew Buensalida (ID: 0000002891d8ab45) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/19/2021 doesn't work

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hitesh saini (ID: 000000f8c1d4cf41) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/08/2019 Very creative.