GNU Terry Pratchett. Show user when 'Clacks-Overhead' appears in HTTP headers.

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3.0
Update
October 25, 2024
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464KiB
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6,000+
Rating
4.90566 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Clacks Overhead - GNU Terry Pratchett Extension

This extension is a tribute to the late Terry Pratchett (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Pratchett). It displays an icon when the user visits a website sending a \"Clacks Overhead\" message. If the user clicks on the icon, it will display the message and animated clacks semaphore code.

More information can be found here: http://www.gnuterrypratchett.com/

Notes:
1. This extension does not collect any data or send any information anywhere.
2. All code is open source on Github: https://github.com/newfolder0/chrome-clacks

Contributors:
- Peter Bell (original author)
- Charlie Wheeler-Robinson (bug hunting, refactoring, improving in early versions)
- Jimmy Nyström (code)
- Melanie Wilberforce (icons)
- Rob Grundy (who made the Firefox extension) for sending me the clacks icons used in the animation
- Backspindle Games for producing the clacks icons in the animation
- Sap1ens, jwakely, and Amy Atha-Nicholls (generously offering new icons)
- yousuf811 on Github (squashing bugs)
- Jarek Glowacki for some CSS help
- Jake Heimark (hmk on GitHub) for fixing the manifest and keeping this extension alive in 2024
-See GitHub issues and pull requests for others
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Clacks Overhead - GNU Terry Pratchett", "short_name": "Clacks Overhead", "version": "3.0", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "GNU Terry Pratchett. Show user when 'Clacks-Overhead' appears in HTTP headers.", "author": "Peter Bell", "background" : { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "webNavigation", "webRequest" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://*/*", "http://*/*" ], "icons": { "16": "images/melanie_icon16.png", "48": "images/melanie_icon48.png", "128": "images/melanie_icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "19": "images/melanie_icon19_disabled.png", "38": "images/melanie_icon38_disabled.png" }, "default_title": "Clacks Overhead", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Clacks Overhead - GNU Terry Pratchett extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Clacks Overhead - GNU Terry Pratchett extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Clacks Overhead - GNU Terry Pratchett 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 Clacks Overhead - GNU Terry Pratchett Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Clacks Overhead - GNU Terry Pratchett 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 Clacks Overhead - GNU Terry Pratchett extension file

Select and download the Clacks Overhead - GNU Terry Pratchett 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 Clacks Overhead - GNU Terry Pratchett 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 Clacks Overhead - GNU Terry Pratchett 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 Clacks Overhead - GNU Terry Pratchett 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 Clacks Overhead - GNU Terry Pratchett extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Daniel Colburn Smith (ID: 0000002680e912c7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/24/2023 Thanks so much for fixing this! Works wonderfully.

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David Pohan (ID: 00000069b766d6c8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/29/2022 The extension works as expected. It's nice to remember. ❤

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Michael Campbell (ID: 00000023bc71fe8e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/02/2022 Seems to be working for me. Most sites don't have it but I tested it by going to Discworld Emporium and it lit up as expected. A shame it doesn't light up on this page, but I blame Google, not the developer.

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mirthfulArtist (ID: 000000d4b1715916) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/14/2021 It broke down a while ago and no longer works. Maybe an update is needed?

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Caroline Erickson (ID: 000000d373cc789f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/25/2020 love this, thank you. a man is not dead while his name is still spoken.