Create an Alation term with this extension!

Latest Version

Version
1.1.0
Update
December 18, 2023
Size
383KiB
Developer
prenticegatesoftware.com
Category
Users
5
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
ContextMenus
Storage
Tabs
Cookies
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Term Creator Extension

Wouldn't it be nice if you could simply add a term to the catalog while doing your everyday work with reports, spreadsheets, and documents without the hassle of navigating to the catalog interface? 

This extension provides catalog admins the ability to capture important terms in the normal flow of daily business.  It includes options for picking a term template and glossary. 

It provides the ultimate, low-friction way to capture knowledge.

- Works with Google Chrome Browser
- For both Alation on-prem and managed cloud configurations
- Meets all Google Chrome Store security requirements
- Free seven (7) day trial (after beta period)

It requires a catalog API refresh token and a catalog admin user ID. Both are part of the profile of the catalog admin.


Configuration Instructions
1. Download and load the unpacked extension using the Chrome browser Manage Extension feature.
2. Pin the extension using the Chrome browser Extension feature.
3. Use the extension options to sign up for the beta and verify your free account.
4. Add the catalog url, refresh token, and catalog admin ID on the option window.
hints:
- The catalog admin profile page URL contains the ID. For example: https://YOUR.alationcatalog.com/user/64/
- Editing the profile allows the admin to add their own refresh token on the authentication tab.

Usage Instructions
1. Click the extension icon, enter the new term name, enter a description (optional), pick the term template, and glossary where it will be created.
2. Navigate to the glossary to see your new term.
3. Optional: A new term workflow can be used to trigger a review and approval process. This is functionality provided by the Alation Governance app.

Support
If you need help email us at: [email protected].

Enjoy!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Term Creator extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Term Creator 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 Term Creator extension file

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

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