Generate string of specified length or calculate the length of specified string

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Version
5.0
Update
November 4, 2019
Size
11.65KiB
Developer
ivanova-irina.blogspot.com
Category
Users
65
Rating
1 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Languages Support
English
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stringG Extension

NB! This is a dead project! It's not supported anymore, so there is no guarantee that it will work on latest browser's versions.

Extension is build for software testers or developers to test input HTML fields.

Perfect tool for boundary testing!

User specifies the length and the type (number or text) of the string and the extension generates the string of specified length. Or user inserts the string in the second field and the extension calculates the length of it.

Hot keys:
- Left arrow checks Number type
- Right arrow checks Text type
- Up arrow checks/unchecks Space checkbox
- Down arrow checks/unchecks Umlaut checkbox (ÄÖÜÕ)
- Tabular sets focus on bottom textarea to insert the String for length calculation

For example, if length is 10 and type is number, it gives You the string '1000000009' which You can copy-paste into the field. The first and the last characters are always different from the characters in the middle, which helps to see does field holds the whole string or not.
If the field does not holds the whole string (the last character is missing) - You can copy the string to the second extension's textarea field and calculate the length of it - how many characters it actually holds.

Tip: You can configure hot-keys for extension in the Google Chrome:
* open the extensions tab - chrome://extensions/;
* Link \"Configure commands\" at the bottom;
* Choose an extension and type a shortcut.
Now You can use it completely without a mouse!

GitLab repo - https://gitlab.com/irina-ivanova-extensions/stringG
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "stringG", "version": "5.0", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "Generate string of specified length or calculate the length of specified string", "homepage_url": "https://gitlab.com/irina-ivanova-extensions/stringG", "icons": { "128": "icons/icon.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icons/icon.png", "default_popup": "index.html" }, "content_security_policy": "default-src 'self'", "author": { "name": "Irina Ivanova", "email": "[email protected]" }}
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How to download and manually install stringG extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install stringG 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 stringG extension file

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

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