Replace the current domain with localhost and a custom port.

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EZ-Localhost Switcher Extension

EZ-Localhost: Effortless Local Development Server Switching for Developers
Stop wasting time typing \"http\", \"localhost\", and port numbers every time you switch to your local development server. EZ-Localhost is the perfect Chrome extension for developers who want a fast, simple, and seamless way to test their websites locally.

Features and Benefits:
Instant Localhost URL Switcher: Quickly replace your production URL with a local development URL—ideal for front-end and back-end developers who frequently switch between staging and local environments.

Set and Save Your Local Port: No more entering your development port every time. Set your default port (e.g., 4200), and EZ-Localhost will automatically use it to update URLs.

Boost Your Development Workflow: Save time by instantly switching URLs with just one click. Avoid the repetitive task of typing out \"localhost\" and \"http\" every time you’re testing locally.

Perfect for Local Development Testing: Whether you're working on API testing, front-end projects, or back-end server configurations, EZ-Localhost helps you quickly move between local development and live environments.

How EZ-Localhost Works:
Install the EZ-Localhost extension from the Chrome Web Store.
Set your default local port (the default is 4200, but you can customize it).

When you're on any website, click the extension icon to automatically replace the URL with your local development server.

Say goodbye to manual URL updates, and speed up your local development process. EZ-Localhost makes it easy to test and develop websites locally, so you can focus on what matters—writing code and building awesome apps.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "EZ-Localhost Switcher", "version": "1.0", "description": "Replace the current domain with localhost and a custom port.", "permissions": ["storage", "tabs"], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "dev-icon-colored.png", "48": "dev-icon-colored.png", "128": "dev-icon-colored.png" } } } "
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How to download and manually install EZ-Localhost Switcher extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download EZ-Localhost Switcher extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a EZ-Localhost Switcher 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 EZ-Localhost Switcher Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install EZ-Localhost Switcher 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 EZ-Localhost Switcher extension file

Select and download the EZ-Localhost Switcher 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 EZ-Localhost Switcher 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 EZ-Localhost Switcher 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 EZ-Localhost Switcher 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 EZ-Localhost Switcher extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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