Quickly switch between roles on the AWS console

Latest Version

Version
0.10.0
Update
August 11, 2023
Size
3.19MiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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AWS role switch Extension

Browser plugin to quickly switch between roles on the AWS console. This plugin shows a popup with aws roles you configured via a config ini file. It can be triggered via a keyboard combination, a role can then be selected via up and down arrow keys.

Features

* Edit your roles in a ./aws/config style ini format via a code editor
* Group roles together
* Store ~2k roles
* Sync config via sync storage on different devices
* Open popup via Ctrl + Shift + l
* Navigate through roles with arrow keys, press enter to assume
* Neat dark/light theme based on your browser settings

Why

You can store up to 5 roles in the AWS console. If you have a bunch of roles over many accounts this browser plugin might be a good choice to store your roles. It can store roughly 200 roles and syncs it with browsers on other devices.

You might also checkout aws-extend-switch-roles which is another browser plugin to switch roles. When i started to write this plugin i learned a lot of how the switching works. Originally i intended to contribute to this repository because i needed some features that aren’t implemented there. However, it’s written in a very oldschool style of Javascript, so i decided to rewrite it and give it a modern paint.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "0.10.0", "name": "AWS role switch", "description": "Quickly switch between roles on the AWS console", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/janstuemmel/aws-role-switch", "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html", "browser_style": false, "open_in_tab": true }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://*.console.aws.amazon.com/*", "https://*.console.amazonaws-us-gov.com/*", "https://*.console.amazonaws.cn/*", "https://lightsail.aws.amazon.com/*", "https://health.aws.amazon.com/*", "https://phd.amazonaws-us-gov.com/*", "https://phd.amazonaws.cn/*" ], "js": [ "content/aws-console.js" ], "run_at": "document_idle" }, { "matches": [ "https://signin.aws.amazon.com/*" ], "js": [ "content/aws-signin.js" ], "run_at": "document_idle" } ], "manifest_version": 3, "action": { "default_title": "AWS role switch", "default_popup": "popup/popup.html", "browser_style": true, "default_icon": { "128": "assets/icon128.png" } }, "permissions": [ "storage", "cookies" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://*.console.aws.amazon.com/*", "https://*.console.amazonaws-us-gov.com/*", "https://*.console.amazonaws.cn/*", "https://lightsail.aws.amazon.com/*", "https://health.aws.amazon.com/*", "https://phd.amazonaws-us-gov.com/*", "https://phd.amazonaws.cn/*" ], "commands": { "_execute_action": { "description": "Open the popup window", "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+L" } } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background/background.js" }}
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How to download and manually install AWS role switch extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download AWS role switch extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install AWS role switch 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 AWS role switch extension file

Select and download the AWS role switch 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 AWS role switch 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 AWS role switch 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 AWS role switch 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 AWS role switch extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Hannan Azman (ID: 000000a4bbd31147) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/06/2023 good extension. feels better than others

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Marcel Czaplinski (ID: 000000d19a829ad9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/16/2023 Moved over from aws-extend-switch-roles to this extension. Love it!

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Michel Lemay (ID: 000000668f49ccf5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/14/2022 It does what it should. Publisher is very responsive.

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Sergio Montes (ID: 000000b907b40558) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/05/2022 incredible solution, i have been used another extensions but this with his simplicity is just amazing.

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Anton Wolf (ID: 000000ac62bfdeea) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/19/2022 Very cool and helpful extension. Works like a charm. Thank you very much!