A suite of tools that enhance the Canvas LMS. Each tool is simple and designed with students and teaching teams in mind.

Latest Version

Version
3.6
Update
November 19, 2024
Size
2.15MiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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CanvasCape Extension

This extension adds a suite of useful tools to the Canvas LMS. After you *install* and *pin* this extension in Chrome, all you have to do is visit a Canvas course or account and click the red cape icon in your browser (see the screenshots).

Found a bug? Have ideas? Email [email protected]. We'd love to get your feedback!

Your security and privacy are paramount and that's why CanvasCape operates entirely in your browser: all processing and visualization, happens on your machine. We don't host any databases. This tool doesn't even have servers.

CanvasCape is not endorsed by or associated with Canvas, Instructure, Harvard University.

Copyright 2024, Gabriel Abrams, All rights reserved.

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By using this add-on, you agree to our terms & conditions:

• Use CanvasCape at your own risk.
• The software is provided 'as is', without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement. In no event shall the copyright holders or anyone distributing the software be liable for any damages or other liability, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, arising from, out of or in connection with the software or the use of other dealings in the software.
• In no event shall the copyright holders or anyone distributing the software be liable for users' violation of any law, policy, or regulation, including but not limited to FERPA and GDPR.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "CanvasCape", "short_name": "CanvasCape", "version": "3.6", "description": "A suite of tools that enhance the Canvas LMS. Each tool is simple and designed with students and teaching teams in mind.", "action": { "default_title": "Launch CanvasCape", "default_popup": "preLaunch.html" }, "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "scripting" ], "icons": { "128": "resources/logo128.png" }, "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self' 'wasm-unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self';" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "resources/*.png", "resources/*.jpg", "libraries/*.js", "adders/*.js", "scripts/*.js", "tools/*", "toolMaps/*.js", "utils/*.js", "stylesheets/*.css" ], "matches": [ "*://*/*" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install CanvasCape extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install CanvasCape 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 CanvasCape extension file

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

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User reviews

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Strictly Snakes (ID: 000000128d95a18c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/02/2023 WOW, I have just come across this, this is going to help with my reporting to my HOD. Keep up the good work.

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Gregory Bruich (ID: 000000cdac8d6f83) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/10/2023 CanvasCape solves a huge number of administrative problems for the large undergraduate classes that I teach at Harvard. The tools we use the most are the batch grade upload tool, which facilitates uploading a spreadsheet of grades where not all the student identifiers may be available, and the roster export tool. The latter tool creates a formatted spreadsheet with each student's email address, name (with separate columns for first name, last name, and full name), IDs, as well as "role" (e.g., guest, enrolled, prospective enrollee). These are essential pieces of information needed to properly manage a large class, but were not easy to access. We have also used the "roll call" with ID card scanners, which allowed us to take attendance easily and accurately.

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Alex Naar (ID: 0000008a9ebfba72) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/06/2022 A wonderful tool that makes working with Canvas so much easier! Regularly updated and developer is very responsive. Can't recommend enough!

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Cortney Leigh Cox (ID: 0000006096e390d3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/23/2022 This is a great tool with many features and short, easy to understand video guides. I love the Add Gradebook Notes Columns. Grader Analytics gives you a nice overview of what is going on with teaching assistant grading to help balance work loads. The Photo Roster is a super way to get an at a glance look at your students. Especially helpful for asynchronous class instructors that don't get to see all their students in live meetings. Thank you for building this tool!

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Sarah Ledoux (ID: 000000bcb3810a22) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/23/2022 This tool is the missing puzzle piece, the key to the locked door, the magic word for Canvas! It puts a lot of disparate functionality at the tip your mouse, and makes many complicated and time-consuming tasks doable. As an account admin and faculty member it's infinitely useful account-wide and on the course-level. It helps to create a better end-user experience. Gabe has opened up so many possibilities with this extension and is so easy to work with.