Install Opera extensions in Chrome in a sandboxed environment

Latest Version

Version
2.2.1
Update
August 8, 2024
Size
230KiB
Developer
crosspilot.io
Category
Users
300,000+
Rating
4.64892 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Alarms
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
Offscreen
Scripting
SidePanel
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CrossPilot Extension

With focus on performance, privacy and security, CrossPilot is an advanced tool that makes it easy for you to install Opera webstore addons in Chrome and vice versa.

How to use
- Visit Opera addons webstore and find your desired addon.
- Click on Install with CrossPilot button in sidebar.
- Installation process will begin in CrossPilot installation page
- Review the optional permissions (Grant/Deny)
- You are ready to use your Opera addon in Chrome.

CrossPilot requires minimum permissions possible to operate. All optional permissions can be granted or denied by the user. See the following section on use of permissions for more details.

Use of permissions:
CrossPilot requires 3 permissions upon install:
1. Storage - (Used to store CrossPilot settings)
2. Unlimited Storage - (Chrome Extension storage is limited to 5MB, We require higher storage for larger extensions)
3. Alarms - (Used to create repeating tasks, mainly used for checking updates)

Optional permissions:
1. http://*/ and https://*/ (Used to for installed extensions' content scripts)
2. Downloads, downloads.open (Create and read downloads, open downloaded files, for download managers)
3. tabs (Can be used for screenshot extensions, PDF generators)

Data Privacy Policy
We do not track any of your data, period.
We do not track any usage of the extension - that includes searches, filters, tabs, windows, popup opens, etc
We do not track any websites, website usage, etc
We do not transfer any data to any 3rd party servers
The extension uses Google Analytics to collect installation metrics and code error information anonymously to improve extension quality.
The only data that we store is your storage data. You save this data to your local browser storage. We never touch or see this data. This data is exclusively stored inside your browser.
The same goes for your settings - your settings are saved solely inside your browser.

Feel free to contact us if you got any questions or concerns about data privacy, we will be happy to help.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "2.2.1", "name": "__MSG_ext_name__", "description": "__MSG_ext_description__", "default_locale": "en", "minimum_chrome_version": "120", "icons": { "16": "images/icons/16.png", "32": "images/icons/32.png", "64": "images/icons/64.png", "128": "images/icons/128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.js" }, "sandbox": { "pages": [ "html/sandbox.html" ] }, "action": { "default_popup": "html/popup.html", "default_icon": "images/icons/popup.png" }, "side_panel": { "default_path": "html/side-panel.html" }, "options_ui": { "page": "html/options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://addons.opera.com/*/extensions/details/*"], "js": ["js/content/opera-store.js"], "css": ["css/content/opera-store.css"], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "permissions": [ "alarms", "storage", "unlimitedStorage", "offscreen", "scripting", "sidePanel" ], "optional_host_permissions": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "optional_permissions": [ "tabs", "downloads" ], "externally_connectable": { "matches": ["https://crosspilot.io/*"] }}
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How to download and manually install CrossPilot extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install CrossPilot 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 CrossPilot extension file

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

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