Code viewer and editor embedded in your browser!

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1.1.2
Update
December 13, 2021
Size
2.48MiB
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Users
220
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Codext Extension

Codext harnesses the power of the Monaco Editor by dynamically inserting it into code webpages. In addition to standard editor features such as syntax highlighting, section folding and code formatting, this extension allows users to interact with documents and export changes locally.

Codext will help you out with the following tasks:
● displaying code from online file systems or repositories.
● opening and viewing local files in your browser.
● prettifying API responses (e.g. GET requests returning JSON).
● making quick changes to files and downloading those changes locally.
● viewing GitLab/Bitbucket raw files in a proper editor.
● and any use-case you can think of!

Head over to the official repository for more information (https://github.com/bbc/codext) and feel free to give us feedback!

Note: the extension is packaged from the BBC's open-source Codext repository (Apache 2.0), but this non official distribution is not endorsed by the organisation.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "Codext","version": "1.1.2","description": "Code viewer and editor embedded in your browser!","author": "Pyves, Mika Leppala","homepage_url": "https://github.com/BBC/Codext","offline_enabled": true,"background": {"scripts": ["background/background.js"]},"page_action": {"default_icon": "images/codext_icon.png","default_title": "Codext"},"content_scripts": [{"js": ["content/content.js"],"matches": [""],"run_at": "document_end"}],"permissions": ["contextMenus","downloads","notifications","storage","webRequest","tabs",""],"icons": {"128": "images/codext_logo.png"},"web_accessible_resources": ["editor/*","lib/*"],"applications": {"gecko": {"id": "[email protected]"}},"manifest_version": 2}
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How to download and manually install Codext extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Codext 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 Codext extension file

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

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User reviews

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Vytenis K (FDisk) (ID: 0000005404d83117) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/20/2023 Thank you

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alaska Canyon (ID: 00000015a5c13dd7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/05/2020 so cool

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Mika Leppala (ID: 000000f07a817e97) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/18/2018 This is really useful tool for viewing source code in browser. Does syntax highlighting and formatting