This extension will open all SoundCloud links (and others, dependent on how you set the options) anywhere on Reddit (like r/trap).

Latest Version

Version
1.1.0
Update
September 22, 2014
Size
69.85KiB
Developer
Category
Users
16
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
History
UnlimitedStorage
Http://*.reddit.com/*
Https://*.reddit.com/*
Http://*.youtube.com/*
Https://*.youtube.com/*
Http://*.youtu.be/*
Https://*.youtu.be/*
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Reddit Music Helper Extension

This extension will open all SoundCloud links (and others, dependent on how you set the options) on Reddit and any subreddit (like r/trap).

Features:

The extension can automatically open YouTube links (and also automatically pause them!) in addition to Soundcloud

You can choose whether to open links from other sites directly, open the comments for that link, or do nothing

Choose whether to open links you've already visited or not

Choose whether or not to open NSFW links

Decide how many links you want to open at once.

You are free to choose your own keyboard shortcut to open up the tabs.

Changelog:

1.0.0 : Initial Adaptation from Nick Russler's F7U12 Link Opener
1.1.0 : Bug Fix - No longer pauses all YouTube videos.

Permissions:

Tabs: This Permission is needed to open new Tabs.
History: This Permission is needed to check if you already visited a link.
UnlimitedStorage: This Permission is needed to use local storage to save your options.
\"*.reddit.com/*\", \"*.youtube.com/*\", etc.: These permissions are needed to run scripts inside of tabs set to these url's (for auto-pausing YouTube videos and such).

Source:

https://github.com/cjevning/Reddit-Music-Helper

Credits to nickrussler for the code of his \"F7U12 Link Opener\" Extension.

Credits to leblonk for the code of his \"Open All Selected Links\" Extension.
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Source Manifest.json

{ "manifest_version": 2, "background": { "page": "background.html" }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "img/icon19.png", "default_title": "Reddit Music Helper" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "jquery-1.6.4.min.js", "shortcut.js", "contentScript.js"], "matches": [ "http://*.reddit.com/*", "https://*.reddit.com/*" ], "run_at": "document_start" } ], "description": "This extension will open all SoundCloud links (and others, dependent on how you set the options) anywhere on Reddit (like r/trap).", "icons": { "128": "img/icon128.png" }, "name": "Reddit Music Helper", "options_page": "options.html", "permissions": ["tabs", "history", "unlimitedStorage", "http://*.reddit.com/*", "https://*.reddit.com/*", "http://*.youtube.com/*", "https://*.youtube.com/*", "http://*.youtu.be/*", "https://*.youtu.be/*"], "update_url": "http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "1.1.0"}
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How to download and manually install Reddit Music Helper extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Reddit Music Helper extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Reddit Music Helper 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 Reddit Music Helper extension file

Select and download the Reddit Music Helper 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 Reddit Music Helper 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 Reddit Music Helper 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 Reddit Music Helper 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 Reddit Music Helper extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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J Lera (ID: 000000b1a33c9e6a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/22/2014 Makes it very easy to find new music