Simplifies interactions on other Mastodon instances than your own. Visit https://github.com/lartsch/FediAct for more.

Latest Version

Version
0.9.8.7
Update
December 31, 2022
Size
56.38KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.9 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Alarms
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FediAct Extension

A Chrome/Firefox extension that simplifies following and post interactions on other Mastodon instances than your own. All data is processed on your machine locally!

Visit the Github page to read up-to-date information on:
- Supported features
- Setup steps
- Screenshots/GIFs
- Additional usage notes

https://github.com/lartsch/FediAct

If you like this addon, consider donating: https://paypal.me/lartsch
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "FediAct", "version": "0.9.8.7", "description": "Simplifies interactions on other Mastodon instances than your own. Visit https://github.com/lartsch/FediAct for more.", "manifest_version": 3, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://*/*" ], "js": [ "src/lib/jquery-3.6.1.min.js", "src/inject.min.js" ], "css": [ "src/content_styles.min.css" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "background": { "service_worker": "src/background.min.js" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "alarms", "tabs" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://*/*", "http://*/*" ], "options_ui": { "page": "src/popup.html" }, "action": { "default_popup": "src/popup.html", "default_icon": "src/icon/48.png", "default_title": "FediAct settings" }, "icons": { "48": "src/icon/48.png" }}
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How to download and manually install FediAct extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install FediAct 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 FediAct extension file

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

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User reviews

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Chris Hayes (ID: 000000191cc0535f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/06/2023 Works great.

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Андрій Царенко (ID: 000000bf2cb50fc2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/23/2022 Дякую!

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Zack Davis (ID: 00000042c54d2e03) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/16/2022 Works brilliantly, and makes federation on Mastodon a lot less frustrating!

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Ernst Jünger (ID: 00000065794adbd6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/13/2022 Works great for me, especially after the latest update 0.9.6 (which I think is the first recommended version according to the github)

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Web Endeavour (ID: 0000006efef9d452) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/13/2022 Only extension that does what I was looking for. Latest update on github is really great (version on here is outdated).