Timer to keep you focused while processing your inbox in Gmail.

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0.1.4
Update
July 6, 2012
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21.8KiB
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261
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Mail timer for GMail Extension

This is a time-saving script I wrote to help me process my inbox faster. After 2 minutes spent on an email in your inbox, it pops up a reminder message to move on. (And when you have less than 30 seconds left, it shows a \"30\" icon in the browser bar to nudge you along.)

Great for quickly clearing your inbox for things like Getting Things Done (GTD.)

It's quite basic, but if you like it and use it, I'm happy to make improvements.

Update: Now you can choose how much time per email you want to spend.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url":"http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Mail timer for GMail", "version": "0.1.4", "description": "Timer to keep you focused while processing your inbox in Gmail.", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "page_action" : { "default_icon" : "icon-19.jpg", "default_title" : "30 seconds left" }, "permissions" : [ "tabs" ], "icons" : { "128" : "icon-128.jpg" }, "options_page": "options.html", "manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Mail timer for GMail extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Mail timer for GMail extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Mail timer for GMail 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 Mail timer for GMail Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Mail timer for GMail 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 Mail timer for GMail extension file

Select and download the Mail timer for GMail 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 Mail timer for GMail 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 Mail timer for GMail 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 Mail timer for GMail 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 Mail timer for GMail extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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רועי ה (ID: 000000b0a3eb16b7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/13/2015 עושה את העבודה. לאחר הגדרות מלוח התוספים מתריע כשנמצאים במייל יותר מהזמן הדרוש. אהבתי.

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Jeffrey Wyman (ID: 0000009b915499fc) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/29/2014 Does not work.. tried restarting chrome and computer.

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Florian Haas (ID: 000000532ecc04f9) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/12/2014 Sadly, this pops up the timer when the GMail tab isn't in the foreground. That means I'm being reminded of my email when I'm not doing email, and that causes more disruption than benefit to my workflow.

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G B (ID: 0000008c084040b5) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 11/07/2013 couldn't cope with my dual display

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Nathan Mackenzie Brown (ID: 000000253a3b6f3e) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/31/2013 When I first started using the plugin it didn't work until I restarted Chrome. It would have been nice to know I needed to restart Chrome. I love the functionality in my inbox, but I also have set up filters to segregate my work and my personal inboxes. The problem with this for the mail timer is that my inboxes that are labels don't work with the timer. I'd give this a 5 star if these two things got fixed.